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Gund to Replace Baby Books
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What’s wrong
The foam used to fill the book binding can detach, posing a choking/aspiration hazard to infants and young children.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Choking hazard from small parts.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately take the books away from young children and contact Gund for a free replacement product.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Gund at (800) 436-3726 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.gund.com
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 15,100 in the United States and 865 in Canada
- Recall date
- April 6, 2010
- Brand
- Gund, of Edison, N.J.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Gund has received three reports of children mouthing the foam that detached from the books. No injuries have been reported.
Gift and specialty stores nationwide from January 2009 through March 2010 for about $8 and $20 for the set.
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: “Gund Recalls to Replace Baby Books Due to Choking 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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