CPSCGeneral Alert
Manhattan Toy Recalls Children's Books Due to Choking Hazard
Published: December 19, 2018Recall ID: 19054Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A metal grommet used to attach a fabric flap to a page in the book can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves "Find the Bear" soft fabric books with a variety of fabric flaps sewn or attached to the pages. The front cover has blue and purple horizontal stripes and a panda bear's face sewn on. The Manhattan Toy logo is printed on a sewn-in label on the side of the book. Lot code "208150 AJ" is printed on another sewn-in label.
Affected Products
Children's soft books
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Manhattan-Toy-Recalls-Childrens-Books-Due-to-Choking-Hazard |
| Title | Manhattan Toy Recalls Children's Books Due to Choking Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic1_51.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled “Find the Bear” soft book |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic2_41.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Page with metal grommet that can detach |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic3_26.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Label with the lot code |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic4_18.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Label |
| Hazards › Name | A metal grommet used to attach a fabric flap to a page in the book can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | Manhattan Toy has received one report of the metal grommet detaching from the page. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Children's soft books |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,180 (in addition, about 20 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 8478 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled books away from children, stop using them and return it to the place of purchase or contact Manhattan Toy for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | The Manhattan Toy Company LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn. |
| Retailers › Name | Independent specialty retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Buybuybaby.com, Manhattantoy.com and other websites from March 2017 through July 2018 for about $18. |
| Recall Date | 2018-12-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves "Find the Bear" soft fabric books with a variety of fabric flaps sewn or attached to the pages. The front cover has blue and purple horizontal stripes and a panda bear's face sewn on. The Manhattan Toy logo is printed on a sewn-in label on the side of the book. Lot code "208150 AJ" is printed on another sewn-in label. |
| Recall Number | 19054 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/68520r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | Manhattan Toy at 800-541-1345 Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT and Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT or online at www.manhattantoy.com and click on “Recalls” for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2018-12-19T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |