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Monsters In The Closet Children's Board Book

CPSC Recall #02-103 — February 19, 2002

Recall #02-103 Date: February 19, 2002 Remedy: New Instructions, Replace

Product

Monsters In The Closet Children's Board Book

Description

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Random House Inc., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 39,000 copies of Monsters In The Closet children's board books. 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. 

Hazard

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

Incidents / Injuries

CPSC and Random House have not received any reports of injuries involving this book. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Remedy

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.

Units Affected

39,000

Sold At

Book, specialty stores and online retailers sold these books nationwide from October 2001 through January 2002 for about $8.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a New Instructions, Replace. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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