The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10190·Announced 2010-04-06

Gund Recalls Baby Paperboard Books Due to Choking Hazard

Gund is recalling specific baby paperboard books because foam in the binding can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and 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 infants and 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

Gund is recalling three miniature children's paperboard books with plastic handles designed as baby rattles. The recall includes the individual books "Animals" (item number 059174), "Numbers" (item number 059175), and "Colors" (item number 059176), as well as a three-book set (item number 059173). The books measure 4 1/2 inches by 7 inches and feature the name "Gund" and item numbers on the back.

The foam used to fill the book binding can detach, which poses a choking and aspiration hazard to infants and young children. Gund has received three reports of children mouthing the foam that detached from the books, but no injuries have been reported. About 15,100 units were sold in the United States and 865 in Canada.

The books were sold at gift and specialty stores nationwide from January 2009 through March 2010 for approximately $8 each or $20 for the set. Consumers should immediately take the books away from young children and contact Gund at (800) 436-3726 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.gund.com, for a free replacement product.

The recalled product

Product
Gund Baby Paperboard Books
Manufacturer
Gund, of Edison, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys & Games
Hazard
Affected units
15,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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