CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The metal clip used to attach the book to a stroller or article of clothing can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Bookspan Recalls Clip-on Baby Books Due to Choking Hazard
This recall involves Baby Buddy clip-on clothes/stroller books. The 4-inch round book titled "Baby Faces" displays eight babies making faces that correspond with the emotion listed on the page. A wooden bead strap with 10 small beads and four wooden circles is attached to the book. Baby Buddy is one of six books sold in a set.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately take the recalled books 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.
Contact Information
For additional information, call Bookspan at (800) 509-2997 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.bookspan.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Bookspan mail-order catalogues and www.bookspan.com (to book club members only) from September 2006 through March 2007 for between $17 and $27.
Injuries
Bookspan has received one report of a clip breaking when an 8-month-old baby pulled on the toy, while attached to a play mat. No injuries were reported.
Manufacturer
Golden Ocean International Enterprise Ltd., of Hong Kong
Recall Number
07550
Product Information
Product Name
Baby Buddy Clip-on Books
Product Type
Books & Accessories
Number of Units
About 9,500
Manufacturer Name
Golden Ocean International Enterprise Ltd., of Hong Kong
Distributed By
Bookspan, of Garden City, N.Y.
Manufactured In
China