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ChokingDecember 19, 2018CPSC #19054

Manhattan Toy Recalls Children's Books Due to Choking Hazard

Product
Toys & Games
Units affected
1,180
Remedy
refund

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.

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.

Injuries

Manhattan Toy has received one report of the metal grommet detaching from the page. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • 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.

Photos

Recalled “Find the Bear” soft bookPage with metal grommet that can detachLabel with the lot codeLabel
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