Manhattan Toy Recalls Children's Books Due to Choking Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 19-054 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- December 19, 2018
- Brand
- Manhattan Toy
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- Children's soft books
- Hazard
- Choking Hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 1,180 (in addition, about 20 were sold in Canada)
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- December 19, 2018
What was recalled
This recall involves "Find the Bear" soft fabric books with a variety of fabric flaps sewn or attached to the pages. The front cover has blue and purple horizontal stripes and a panda bear's face sewn on. The Manhattan Toy logo is printed on a sewn-in label on the side of the book. Lot code "208150 AJ" is printed on another sewn-in label.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Children's soft books · About 1,180 (in addition, about 20 were sold in Canada) units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Independent specialty retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Buybuybaby.com, Manhattantoy.com and other websites from March 2017 through July 2018 for about $18.; The Manhattan Toy Company LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn..
Injuries or incidents reported
Manhattan Toy has received one report of the metal grommet detaching from the page. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
Manhattan Toy at 800-541-1345 Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT and Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT or online at www.manhattantoy.com and click on “Recalls” for more information.
Recall history and context
Manhattan Toy appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all Manhattan Toy recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Children's soft books (About 1,180 (in addition, about 20 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves "Find the Bear" soft fabric books with a variety of fabric flaps sewn or attached to the pages.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled books away from children, stop using them and return it to the place of purchase or contact Manhattan Toy for a full refund.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on December 19, 2018. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.