CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC and Random House Announce Recall of Children's Book
Published: February 20, 2002Recall ID: 02103Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The snap that secures the book could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Monsters In The Closet Children's Board Book
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-and-Random-House-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Book- |
| Title | CPSC and Random House Announce Recall of Children's Book |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture_of_recalled_children's_book.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Monsters In The Closet Children's Board Book |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture_of_recalled_children's_book_spanish.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Monsters In The Closet Children's Board Book - Spanish |
| Hazards › Name | The snap that secures the book could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Monsters In The Closet Children's Board Book |
| Products › Type | Books & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1857 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 39,000 |
| Recall I D | 2095 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Book, specialty stores and online retailers sold these books nationwide, from October 2001 through January 2002, for about $8. |
| Recall Date | 2002-02-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 02103 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Random House Inc., of New York, N.Y. |
| Consumer Contact | 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-08-20T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |