Gund Recalls to Replace Baby Books Due to Choking Hazard

Recalled April 6, 2010 · CPSC recall 10190 · Gund

Hazard

The foam used to fill the book binding can detach, posing a choking/aspiration hazard to infants and young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the books away from young children and contact Gund for a free replacement product.

Units

About 15,100 in the United States and 865 in Canada

Incidents / injuries

Gund has received three reports of children mouthing the foam that detached from the books. No injuries have been reported.

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the books away from young children and contact Gund for a free replacement product.

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

Product

Gund Baby Paperboard Books

Imported by

Gund, of Edison, N.J.

Retailers

Gift and specialty stores nationwide from January 2009 through March 2010 for about $8 and $20 for the set.

Made in

China

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