Children's soft books recalled over choking hazard

Recall date

December 19, 2018

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Manhattan Toy Recalls Children's Books Due to Choking Hazard

Recall number

19054

Sold / distributed

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.

Why it was recalled

A metal grommet used to attach a fabric flap to a page in the book can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

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.

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.