CPSCAugust 20, 2009

Cloth Books Recalled by Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.

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

Why was Cloth Books Recalled by Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately take the book away from children and return the product to the place of purchase for a refund. Contact: 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 to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
eebee's "Have a Ball" Adventures Cloth Books
Company
Sterling Publishing Co. Inc, of New York, New York
Quantity
About 15,000
Sold at
Book and toy stores nationwide and Internet retailers from June 2008 through June 2009 for about $15.
Recall date
August 20, 2009
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

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.

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