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CPSC and Random House Announce Recall of Children's Book

U.S. CPSCChokingFeb 20, 2002
Recalled Monsters In The Closet Children's Board Book
Recalled Monsters In The Closet Children's Board Book
Recalled Monsters In The Closet Children's Board Book - Spanish
Recalled Monsters In The Closet Children's Board Book - Spanish

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Hazard

The snap that secures the book could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should cut off the snap from these books immediately and mail the snap to: Tri-State, c/o Marie Corsello, 325 Rabro Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788, to receive a free replacement book valued at about $9.

Incidents & injuries

CPSC and Random House have not received any reports of injuries involving this book. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Product description

The board books are constructed of heavy cardboard with Monsters Inc. cartoon characters on each page. The title "MONSTERS IN THE CLOSET" is printed with orange letters highlighted in yellow on the front cover of the books. The books have a hole at the top of the back cover, to allow them to hang on a door knob. The books have been printed in English and Spanish languages. "Made in China" is printed on the back of the book.

Sold on

Book, specialty stores and online retailers sold these books nationwide, from October 2001 through January 2002, for about $8.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Random House at (800) 493-0009 \ between 9 a.m and 5 p.m.ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.randomhouse.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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