High risk Recalled August 20, 2009 About 15,000 units Updated May 23, 2014

Cloth Books Recalled by Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard

The hazard

A string attaching a ball to the book can become entangled in the basketball hoop element, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.

Incidents reported: None reported.

What to do now

Consumers should immediately take the book away from children and return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.

Contact: For more information, contact Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. at (800) 367-9692 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also email the firm at custservice@sterlingpublishing.com

About this recall

This recall involves the eebee's "Have a Ball" Adventure cloth book. This interactive activity book has a small cloth ball attached to a string which children use to complete activities in the book. The books are intended for children ages 9 to 36 months. ISBN 13:978-1-4027-5771-6 is located on a white tag attached to the book. Other eebee's Adventures cloth books are not included in this recall.

Product photos

Recalled Cloth Book
Recalled Cloth Book
Recalled Cloth Book
Recalled Cloth Book

Photos: U.S. CPSC