The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07550·Announced 2007-05-17

Bookspan Recalls Baby Buddy Clip-on Books Due to Choking Hazard

Bookspan is recalling Baby Buddy clip-on books because the metal clips can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard for young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Bookspan is recalling approximately 9,500 Baby Buddy Clip-on Books, specifically the 4-inch round book titled "Baby Faces." The recall is due to a choking hazard: the metal clip used to attach the book to a stroller or clothing can break. Bookspan has received one report of a clip breaking when an 8-month-old baby pulled on the toy while it was attached to a play mat; no injuries were reported in this incident.

The recalled books were sold through Bookspan mail-order catalogues and the company's website to book club members only between September 2006 and March 2007. The books were priced between $17 and $27. The manufacturer is Golden Ocean International Enterprise Ltd., of Hong Kong, and the distributor is Bookspan, of Garden City, N.Y.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled books away 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. For additional information, consumers can call Bookspan at (800) 509-2997 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.bookspan.com.

The recalled product

Product
Baby Buddy Clip-on Books
Manufacturer
Golden Ocean International Enterprise Ltd., of Hong Kong
Category
Consumer Product — Baby Toys
Hazard
Affected units
9,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same hazard · choking

See all →