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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2002-02-20

CPSC and Random House Announce Recall of Children's Book

Is my product affected?

Monsters In The Closet Children's Board Book

  • Brand Random House Inc., of New York, N.Y.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Random House have announced a recall of children's board books titled "Monsters in the Closet" featuring Monsters Inc. cartoon characters. The books are constructed of heavy cardboard, available in English and Spanish, and have a snap that can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children. The books feature a hole at the top of the back cover for hanging on a doorknob and are marked "Made in China."

Consumers who have these books should cut off the snap immediately and mail it to Tri-State, c/o Marie Corsello, 325 Rabro Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788. Upon receipt of the snap, consumers will receive a free replacement book valued at approximately $9.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The snap that secures the book could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should I do?

Consumers should cut off the snap from these books immediately and mail the snap to: Tri-State, c/o Marie Corsello, 325 Rabro Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788, to receive a free replacement book valued at about $9.

Details from the source

The board books are constructed of heavy cardboard with Monsters Inc. cartoon characters on each page. The title "MONSTERS IN THE CLOSET" is printed with orange letters highlighted in yellow on the front cover of the books. The books have a hole at the top of the back cover, to allow them to hang on a door knob. The books have been printed in English and Spanish languages. "Made in China" is printed on the back of the book.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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