CPSC and Random House Announce Recall of Children's Book

Recalled February 20, 2002 · CPSC recall 02103 · Random House

Recalled Monsters In The Closet Children's Board Book

Recalled Monsters In The Closet Children's Board Book - Spanish

Hazard

The snap that secures the book could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

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.

Units

About 39,000

Incidents / injuries

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.

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.

What to do

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

Product

Monsters In The Closet Children's Board Book

Manufacturer(s)

Random House Inc., of New York, N.Y.

Retailers

Book, specialty stores and online retailers sold these books nationwide, from October 2001 through January 2002, for about $8.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →