Gund · Recalled
Gund Recalls to Replace Baby Books Due to Choking Hazard
The foam used to fill the book binding can detach, posing a choking/aspiration hazard to infants and young children.
- Units
- About 15,100 in the United States and 865 in Canada
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $8–$20
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Gift and specialty stores nationwide from January 2009 through March 2010 for about $8 and $20 for the set.
- Product type
- Books & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Gund, of Edison, N.J.
Incident log
Gund has received three reports of children mouthing the foam that detached from the books. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take the books away from young children and contact Gund for a free replacement product.
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
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 APR 06 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.
