CPSC Recall in 2009: Cloth Books Recalled by Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 09-320

Date: August 19, 2009

Product Name: eebee's "Have a Ball" Adventures Cloth Books

Recall Description:

This recall involves the eebee's "Have a Ball" Adventure cloth book. This interactive activity book has a small cloth ball attached to a string which children use to complete activities in the book. The books are intended for children ages 9 to 36 months. ISBN 13:978-1-4027-5771-6 is located on a white tag attached to the book. Other eebee's Adventures cloth books are not included in this recall.

Hazard Description:

A string attaching a ball to the book can become entangled in the basketball hoop element, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Units: About 15,000

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Book and toy stores nationwide and Internet retailers from June 2008 through June 2009 for about $15.

Manufactured In:

China