Bookspan Recalls Clip-on Baby Books Due to Choking Hazard

Recalled May 17, 2007 · CPSC recall 07550 · Bookspan

Hazard

The metal clip used to attach the book to a stroller or article of clothing can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.

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.

Units

About 9,500

Incidents / 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.

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.

What to do

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

Product

Baby Buddy Clip-on Books

Manufacturer(s)

Golden Ocean International Enterprise Ltd., of Hong Kong

Distributed by

Bookspan, of Garden City, N.Y.

Retailers

Bookspan mail-order catalogues and www.bookspan.com (to book club members only) from September 2006 through March 2007 for between $17 and $27.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →