Product Recall Number: 02-103
Why was Monsters In The Closet Children's Board Book recalled?
The snap that secures the book could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Product Recall Number: 02-103
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2002-02-19
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Monsters In The Closet Children's Board Book
Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Random House Inc., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 39,000 copies of Monsters In The Closet children's board books. 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.
Hazard Description: The snap that secures the book could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: New Instructions, Replace
Units: 39000
Incidents: 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.
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.
Sold At: Book, specialty stores and online retailers sold these books nationwide from October 2001 through January 2002 for about $8.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: None Listed
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed