CPSC2009-08-20
Cloth Books Recalled by Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard
Sterling Publishing Co. Inc, of New York, New York
Hazard
A string attaching a ball to the book can become entangled in the basketball hoop element, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the book away from children and return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.
Sold at
Book and toy stores nationwide and Internet retailers from June 2008 through June 2009 for about $15.
Affected count
About 15,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
eebee's "Have a Ball" Adventures Cloth Books
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. at (800) 367-9692 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also email the firm at custservice@sterlingpublishing.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Cloth-Books-Recalled-by-Sterling-Publishing-Co-Inc-Due-to-Strangulation-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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