Recalls / 2007-05-17
Bookspan Recalls Clip-on Baby Books Due to Choking Hazard
07550 · Recalled 2007-05-17 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves Baby Buddy clip-on clothes/stroller books. The 4-inch round book titled "Baby Faces" displays eight babies making faces that correspond with the emotion listed on the page. A wooden bead strap with 10 small beads and four wooden circles is attached to the book. Baby Buddy is one of six books sold in a set.
Hazards
The metal clip used to attach the book to a stroller or article of clothing can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Reported injuries
Bookspan has received one report of a clip breaking when an 8-month-old baby pulled on the toy, while attached to a play mat. No injuries were reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled books from children and either discard them or return them to Bookspan. Consumers will receive a full credit on their book club account. Bookspan has directly notified purchasers of the product recall by mail.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Baby Buddy Clip-on Books | About 9,500 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Golden Ocean International Enterprise Ltd.
- Distributor
- Bookspan, of Garden City, N.Y.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Bookspan mail-order catalogues, www.bookspan.com (to book club members only), $27.
Consumer contact
For additional information, call Bookspan at (800) 509-2997 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.bookspan.com
Source: CPSC recall 07550. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.