Sterling Publishing Co · Recalled
Cloth Books Recalled by Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard
A string attaching a ball to the book can become entangled in the basketball hoop element, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
- Units
- About 15,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $15
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves the eebee's "Have a Ball" Adventure cloth book. This interactive activity book has a small cloth ball attached to a string which children use to complete activities in the book. The books are intended for children ages 9 to 36 months. ISBN 13:978-1-4027-5771-6 is located on a white tag attached to the book. Other eebee's Adventures cloth books are not included in this recall.
The file
- Sold at
- Book and toy stores nationwide and Internet retailers from June 2008 through June 2009 for about $15.
- Product type
- Books & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Sterling Publishing Co. Inc, of New York, New York
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take the book away from children and return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.
For more information, contact Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. at (800) 367-9692 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also email the firm at custservice@sterlingpublishing.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 AUG 20 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.
