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Gund Recalls to Replace Baby Books Due to Choking Hazard

U.S. CPSCChokingApr 6, 2010
Picture of Recalled Book
Picture of Recalled Book
Picture of Recalled Book
Picture of Recalled Book
Picture of Recalled Book
Picture of Recalled Book
Picture of Recalled Book Set
Picture of Recalled Book Set

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Hazard

The foam used to fill the book binding can detach, posing a choking/aspiration hazard to infants and young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the books away from young children and contact Gund for a free replacement product.

Incidents & injuries

Gund has received three reports of children mouthing the foam that detached from the books. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

This recall involves three miniature children's paperboard books with plastic handles designed as baby rattles. They include "Animals" (item number 059174), "Numbers" (item number 059175) and "Colors" (item number 059176). The books were also sold as a three-book set (item number 059173). The name "Gund" and the item number are located on the back of the books. The books measure 4 1/2 inches by 7 inches.

Sold on

Gift and specialty stores nationwide from January 2009 through March 2010 for about $8 and $20 for the set.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Gund at (800) 436-3726 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.gund.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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