Bookspan · Recalled
Bookspan Recalls Clip-on Baby Books Due to Choking 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.
- Units
- About 9,500
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $17–$27
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Bookspan mail-order catalogues and www.bookspan.com (to book club members only) from September 2006 through March 2007 for between $17 and $27.
- Product type
- Books & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Bookspan, of Garden City, N.Y., Golden Ocean International Enterprise Ltd., of Hong Kong
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
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.
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
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 MAY 17 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.