Gund Recalls to Replace Baby Books Due to Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-04-06). Hazards: choking. About 15,100 units in the US and 865 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10190 |
| Published | 2010-04-06 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Books & Accessories |
| Products | Gund Baby Paperboard Books |
| Firm named in the title | Gund |
| Firms | Gund, of Edison, N.J. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 15,100 |
| Units (Canada) | 865 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Gift and specialty stores nationwide from January 2009 through March 2010 for about $8 and $20 for the set. |
Description
This recall involves three miniature children's paperboard books with plastic handles designed as baby rattles. They include "Animals" (item number 059174), "Numbers" (item number 059175) and "Colors" (item number 059176). The books were also sold as a three-book set (item number 059173). The name "Gund" and the item number are located on the back of the books. The books measure 4 1/2 inches by 7 inches.
Hazard
The foam used to fill the book binding can detach, posing a choking/aspiration hazard to infants and young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the books away from young children and contact Gund for a free replacement product.
Incidents and injuries
Gund has received three reports of children mouthing the foam that detached from the books. No injuries have been reported.
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