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Manhattan Toy Recalls Children's Books Due to Choking Hazard

Recalled December 19, 2018 · CPSC recall 19054 · Manhattan Toy

Recalled “Find the Bear” soft bookPage with metal grommet that can detachLabel with the lot codeLabel
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.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 1,180 (in addition, about 20 were sold in Canada)
Incidents / injuries
Manhattan Toy has received one report of the metal grommet detaching from the page. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

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.

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.

Product
Children's soft books
Imported by
The Manhattan Toy Company LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Retailers
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.
Made in
China

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

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