Gund recalls three miniature paperboard books with plastic handles due to choking hazard. Infants and young children at risk from detachable foam in book binding.
The foam used to fill the book binding can detach, posing a choking/aspiration hazard to infants and young children.
Gund is recalling three miniature baby books that can detach foam pieces, posing a choking hazard for infants and young children. Parents should stop letting children play with these books and get a free replacement.
The foam used to fill the book binding can detach and become a choking hazard if young children put it in their mouths. This is particularly dangerous for infants and toddlers who explore objects orally.
Young children, especially infants, who may put the books in their mouths. Parents and caregivers who own these books are most at risk.
Look for books with the name "Gund" and item numbers 059173 (three-book set), 059174 (Animals), 059175 (Numbers), or 059176 (Colors) on the back. The books measure 4 1/2 inches by 7 inches.
Immediately remove the books from young children to prevent choking.
Reach out to Gund for a free replacement product to ensure safety.
Consumers should immediately take the books away from young children and contact Gund for a free replacement product.
The item numbers are 059173 (three-book set), 059174 (Animals), 059175 (Numbers), and 059176 (Colors).
Check the back of the book for the name "Gund" and one of the item numbers: 059173, 059174, 059175, or 059176.
No, the books pose a choking hazard due to detachable foam in the binding, so they should not be used by young children.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Gund to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 188 — Gund Gund Baby Paperboard Books Hello, I own a Gund Baby Paperboard Books that is covered by recall 188 from Gund. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately take the books away from young children and contact Gund for a free replacement product. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
