The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·19054·Announced 2018-12-19

Manhattan Toy Recalls Children's Soft Books Due to Choking Hazard

Manhattan Toy is recalling 'Find the Bear' soft books because a metal grommet can detach, 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 High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

The Manhattan Toy Company LLC is recalling approximately 1,180 units of 'Find the Bear' soft fabric books due to a choking hazard. The recall involves books with a blue and purple striped front cover featuring a panda bear face, where a metal grommet used to attach a fabric flap can detach. The lot code "208150 AJ" is printed on a sewn-in label.

The company has received one report of the metal grommet detaching from a page, but no injuries have been reported. The books were sold at independent specialty retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Buybuybaby.com, Manhattantoy.com, and other websites from March 2017 through July 2018 for about $18. An additional 20 units were sold in Canada.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled books away from children and stop using them. They can return the books to the place of purchase or contact Manhattan Toy at 800-541-1345 or online at www.manhattantoy.com for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Children's soft books
Manufacturer
The Manhattan Toy Company LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
1,180

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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