Safety regulator and Random House Announce Recall of Children's Book
Recall 02103 · Feb 20, 2002 · Random House Inc.
39,000
units affected
39,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02103
- Date
- Feb 20, 2002
- Company
- Random House Inc.
- Units affected
- 39,000
- Product
- Monsters In The Closet Children's Board Book
- Product type
- Books & Accessories
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
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.
What can happen
The snap that secures the book could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Book, specialty stores and online retailers sold these books nationwide, from October 2001 through January 2002, for about $8.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled monsters in the closet children's board book?
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.
What is the hazard?
The snap that secures the book could detach, 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.