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Cloth Books Recalled by Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard

U.S. CPSCStrangulationAug 20, 2009
Recalled Cloth Book
Recalled Cloth Book
Recalled Cloth Book
Recalled Cloth Book

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Hazard

A string attaching a ball to the book can become entangled in the basketball hoop element, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the book away from children and return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

This recall involves the eebee's "Have a Ball" Adventure cloth book. This interactive activity book has a small cloth ball attached to a string which children use to complete activities in the book. The books are intended for children ages 9 to 36 months. ISBN 13:978-1-4027-5771-6 is located on a white tag attached to the book. Other eebee's Adventures cloth books are not included in this recall.

Sold on

Book and toy stores nationwide and Internet retailers from June 2008 through June 2009 for about $15.

Contact the company

For more information, contact Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. at (800) 367-9692 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also email the firm at [email protected]

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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