Bookspan Recalls Clip-on Baby Books Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 07550 · May 17, 2007 · Bookspan
9,500
units affected
9,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07550
- Date
- May 17, 2007
- Company
- Bookspan
- Units affected
- 9,500
- Product
- Baby Buddy Clip-on Books
- Product type
- Books & Accessories
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
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.
What can happen
The metal clip used to attach the book to a stroller or article of clothing can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled books from children and either discard them or return them to Bookspan. Consumers will receive a full credit on their book club account. Bookspan has directly notified purchasers of the product recall by mail.
Incidents and where it was sold
- 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.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled baby buddy clip-on books?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled books from children and either discard them or return them to Bookspan. Consumers will receive a full credit on their book club account. Bookspan has directly notified purchasers of the product recall by mail.
What is the hazard?
The metal clip used to attach the book to a stroller or article of clothing can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.