Cloth Books Recalled

Date:
August 20, 2009
Category:
Books & Videos
Company/Brand:
Sterling Publishing Co. Inc
The Danger:
A string attaching a ball to the book can become entangled in the basketball hoop element, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
Description:
This recall involves about 15,000 eebee's "Have a Ball" Adventure cloth books. 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.
Sold At:
Book and toy stores nationwide and Internet retailers from June 2008 through June 2009 for about $15.
What To Do:
Immediately take the book away from children, and return the product to the place of purchase for a refund. 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 or email them at custservice@sterlingpublishing.com.
For More Information:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09320.html

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