Gund Recalls to Replace Baby Books Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2010-04-06 · 10190
Hazards
The foam used to fill the book binding can detach, posing a choking/aspiration hazard to infants and young children.
Recall
Number
10190
Date
2010-04-06
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Gund Baby Paperboard Books
Companies
Retailer(s)
Gift and specialty stores nationwide from January 2009 through March 2010 for about $8 and $20 for the set.
Importer(s)
Gund, of Edison, N.J.
Country of manufacture
China
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.