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Product recall · CPSCAugust 20, 2009Highest risk
Cloth Books
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
A string attaching a ball to the book can become entangled in the basketball hoop element, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Strangulation risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the book away from children and return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.
Who to contact: For more information, contact Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. at (800) 367-9692 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also email the firm at custservice@sterlingpublishing.com
The product
This recall involves the eebee's "Have a Ball" Adventure cloth book. This interactive activity book has a small cloth ball attached to a string which children use to complete activities in the book. The books are intended for children ages 9 to 36 months. ISBN 13:978-1-4027-5771-6 is located on a white tag attached to the book. Other eebee's Adventures cloth books are not included in this recall.
Details
- Units affected
- About 15,000
- Recall date
- August 20, 2009
- Brand
- Sterling Publishing Co. Inc, of New York, New York
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Book and toy stores nationwide and Internet retailers from June 2008 through June 2009 for about $15.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Cloth Books Recalled by Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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