Manhattan Toy Recalls Children's Books Due to Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-12-19). Hazards: choking. About 1,180 units in the US and 20 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 19054 |
| Published | 2018-12-19 |
| Last updated | 2018-12-19 |
| Products | Children's soft books |
| Firm named in the title | Manhattan Toy |
| Firms | The Manhattan Toy Company LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,180 |
| Units (Canada) | 20 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Independent specialty retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Buybuybaby.com, Manhattantoy.com and other websites from March 2017 through July 2018 for about $18. |
Description
This recall involves "Find the Bear" soft fabric books with a variety of fabric flaps sewn or attached to the pages. The front cover has blue and purple horizontal stripes and a panda bear's face sewn on. The Manhattan Toy logo is printed on a sewn-in label on the side of the book. Lot code "208150 AJ" is printed on another sewn-in label.
Hazard
A metal grommet used to attach a fabric flap to a page in the book can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled books away from children, stop using them and return it to the place of purchase or contact Manhattan Toy for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Manhattan Toy has received one report of the metal grommet detaching from the page. No injuries have been reported.
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