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CPSC and Random House Announce Recall of Children's Book

Note - Recall is no longer on firm's web site.

  • Picture of recalled Monsters In The Closet Children's Board Book
  • Picture of recalled Monsters In The Closet Children's Board Book - Spanish
Name of Product:
Monsters In The Closet Children's Board Book
Hazard:

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

Remedy:
New Instructions
Replace
Recall Date:
February 20, 2002
Units:

39,000

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Random House at (800) 493-0009 \ between 9 a.m and 5 p.m.ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.randomhouse.com (note - recall is no longer on firm's web site).

Recall Details

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. 

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.

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.

Sold At:
Book, specialty stores and online retailers sold these books nationwide from October 2001 through January 2002 for about $8.
Recall number:
02-103

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