Gund Recalls to Replace Baby Books Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 10190 · Apr 6, 2010 · Gund
15,100
units affected
15,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10190
- Date
- Apr 6, 2010
- Company
- Gund
- Units affected
- 15,100
- Product
- Gund Baby Paperboard Books
- Product type
- Books & Accessories
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves three miniature children's paperboard books with plastic handles designed as baby rattles. They include "Animals" (item number 059174), "Numbers" (item number 059175) and "Colors" (item number 059176). The books were also sold as a three-book set (item number 059173). The name "Gund" and the item number are located on the back of the books. The books measure 4 1/2 inches by 7 inches.
What can happen
The foam used to fill the book binding can detach, posing a choking/aspiration hazard to infants and young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the books away from young children and contact Gund for a free replacement product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Gund has received three reports of children mouthing the foam that detached from the books. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Gift and specialty stores nationwide from January 2009 through March 2010 for about $8 and $20 for the set.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled gund baby paperboard books?
Consumers should immediately take the books away from young children and contact Gund for a free replacement product.
What is the hazard?
The foam used to fill the book binding can detach, posing a choking/aspiration hazard to infants and 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.