CPSC recall · Reported August 20, 2009
Cloth Books Recalled by Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard
A string attaching a ball to the book can become entangled in the basketball hoop element, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves the eebee's "Have a Ball" Adventure cloth book. This interactive act….
Cloth Books Recalled by Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in August 20, 2009. Reason: A string attaching a ball to the book can become entangled in the basketball hoop element, posing a strangula…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the book away from children and return the product to t…. Verify recall #09320 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-A string attaching a ball to the book can become entangled in the basketball hoop element, posing a strangula….
- None
- agency class
- August 20, 2009
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09320 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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.
Reason for recall
A string attaching a ball to the book can become entangled in the basketball hoop element, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the book away from children and return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09320 |
| Date reported | August 20, 2009 |
| Date initiated | August 20, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 15,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately take the book away from children and return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.
- Check the recall number (09320) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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