CPSC recall · Reported December 19, 2018
Manhattan Toy Recalls Children's Books Due to Choking Hazard
A metal grommet used to attach a fabric flap to a page in the book can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves "Find the Bear" soft fabric books with a variety of fabric flaps sew….
Manhattan Toy Recalls Children's Books Due to Choking Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in December 19, 2018. Reason: A metal grommet used to attach a fabric flap to a page in the book can detach, posing a choking hazard to you…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled books away from children, stop using them …. Verify recall #19054 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-A metal grommet used to attach a fabric flap to a page in the book can detach, posing a choking hazard to you….
- None
- agency class
- December 19, 2018
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #19054 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 "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.
Reason for recall
A metal grommet used to attach a fabric flap to a page in the book can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 19054 |
| Date reported | December 19, 2018 |
| Date initiated | December 19, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 1,180 (in addition, about 20 were sold in Canada) |
| 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 recalled books away from children, stop using them and return it to the place of purchase o…
- Check the recall number (19054) 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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