CPSC Recall in 2007: Bookspan Recalls Clip-on Baby Books Due to Choking Hazard

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 07-550

Date: May 16, 2007

Product Name: Baby Buddy Clip-on Books

Recall Description:

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bookspan, of Garden City, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 9,500 Baby Buddy Clip-on Books. The metal clip used to attach the book to a stroller or article of clothing can break, posing a choking hazard to young children. Name of Product: Baby Buddy Clip-on BooksUnits: About 9,500Distributor: Bookspan, of Garden City, N.Y.Manufacturer: Golden Ocean International Enterprise Ltd., of Hong KongHazard: The metal clip used to attach the book to a stroller or article of clothing can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: Bookspan has received one report of a clip breaking when an 8-month-old baby pulled on the toy while attached to a play mat. No injuries were reported.Description: This recall involves Baby Buddy clip-on clothes/stroller books. The 4-inch round book titled "Baby Faces" displays eight babies making faces that correspond with the emotion listed on the page. A wooden bead strap with 10 small beads and four wooden circles is attached to the book. Baby Buddy is one of six books sold in a set.Sold through: Bookspan mail-order catalogues and www.bookspan.com (to book club members only) from September 2006 through March 2007 for between $17 and $27.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled books from children and either discard it or return it to Bookspan. Consumers will receive a full credit on their book club account. Bookspan has directly notified purchasers of the product recall by mail.Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Bookspan at (800) 509-2997 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.bookspan.com.Media Contact: Paula Batson, at (212) 930-4531 or paula.batson@bmgch.com.

Hazard Description:

The metal clip used to attach the book to a stroller or article of clothing can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 9,500

Incidents:

Bookspan has received one report of a clip breaking when an 8-month-old baby pulled on the toy while attached to a play mat. No injuries were reported.

Sold At:

Bookspan mail-order catalogues and www.bookspan.com (to book club members only) from September 2006 through March 2007 for between $17 and $27.

Manufactured In:

China