CPSC recall 19-054, announced December 19, 2018, covers The Manhattan Toy Children's soft books (about 1,180 units). A metal grommet used to attach a fabric flap to a page in the book can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 1 incident report. 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. Recall contact: call 800-541-1345, or go to www.manhattantoy.com.
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The Manhattan Toy logo is printed on a sewn-in label on the side of the book.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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.
Incidents and injuries
Manhattan Toy has received one report of the metal grommet detaching from the page. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- The Manhattan Toy
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 19-054
- Units
- About 1,180 (in addition, about 20 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- The Manhattan Toy Company LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Recall contact information
Manhattan Toy at 800-541-1345 Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT and Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT or online at www.manhattantoy.com and click on “Recalls” for more information.
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