Gund Recalls to Replace Baby Books Due to Choking Hazard

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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• Gund Baby Paperboard Books · About 15,100 in the United States and 865 in Canada units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Gift and specialty stores nationwide from January 2009 through March 2010 for about $8 and $20 for the set.; Gund, of Edison, N.J..

Injuries or incidents reported

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

Consumer contact

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

Recall history and context

Gund appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 238 recalls in the baby and nursery category, 59 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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