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Manhattan Toy Recalls Children's Books Due to Choking Hazard

Reported: December 19, 2018 Initiated: December 19, 2018 #19054

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 1,180 (in addition, about 20 were sold in Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Units affected: About 1,180 (in addition, about 20 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
A metal grommet used to attach a fabric flap to a page in the book can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 19, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 19054.