CPSCGeneral Alert
Gund Recalls to Replace Baby Books Due to Choking Hazard
Published: April 6, 2010Recall ID: 10190Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The foam used to fill the book binding can detach, posing a choking/aspiration hazard to infants and young children.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Gund Baby Paperboard Books
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Gund-Recalls-to-Replace-Baby-Books-Due-to-Choking-Hazard |
| Title | Gund Recalls to Replace Baby Books Due to Choking Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/81252baf7b524d6b847ae5d03d9179f2.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Book |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7682d3da91ef44a0bf3f2f2d1d8b72f9.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Book |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9319dd523d32418fa347262357c90947.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Book |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/cfa42681a52d454d93d671a668702dff.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Book Set |
| Hazards › Name | The foam used to fill the book binding can detach, posing a choking/aspiration hazard to infants and young children. |
| Injuries › Name | Gund has received three reports of children mouthing the foam that detached from the books. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Gund Baby Paperboard Books |
| Products › Type | Books & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1857 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 15,100 in the United States and 865 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 188 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the books away from young children and contact Gund for a free replacement product. |
| Importers › Name | Gund, of Edison, N.J. |
| Retailers › Name | Gift and specialty stores nationwide from January 2009 through March 2010 for about $8 and $20 for the set. |
| Recall Date | 2010-04-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 10190 |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2010/12934r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |