Random House · Recalled
CPSC and Random House Announce Recall of Children's Book
The snap that secures the book could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- Units
- About 39,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $8
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The board books are constructed of heavy cardboard with Monsters Inc. cartoon characters on each page. The title "MONSTERS IN THE CLOSET" is printed with orange letters highlighted in yellow on the front cover of the books. The books have a hole at the top of the back cover, to allow them to hang on a door knob. The books have been printed in English and Spanish languages. "Made in China" is printed on the back of the book.
The file
- Sold at
- Book, specialty stores and online retailers sold these books nationwide, from October 2001 through January 2002, for about $8.
- Product type
- Books & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Random House Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Incident log
CPSC and Random House have not received any reports of injuries involving this book. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should cut off the snap from these books immediately and mail the snap to: Tri-State, c/o Marie Corsello, 325 Rabro Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788, to receive a free replacement book valued at about $9.
For additional information, contact Random House at (800) 493-0009 \ between 9 a.m and 5 p.m.ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.randomhouse.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated FEB 20 2002; last revised AUG 20 2025.
