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Gund recalls 16K board books for choking hazard

By Staff -- Gifts and Dec, 4/7/2010 11:53:00 AM

Gund Baby board books recalled in April 2010 WASHINGTON—Gund is recalling nearly16,000 Gund Baby board books in the U.S. and Canada because they pose a choking/aspiration hazard to infants and young children.

The recall involves three miniature children's paperboard books with plastic handles designed as baby rattles. They include "Animals" (item number 059174), "Numbers" (item number 059175) and "Colors" (item number 059176). The books were also sold as a three-book set (item number 059173). The name "Gund" and the item number are located on the back of the books. The books measure 4½ inches by 7 inches.

The styrofoam used to fill the book binding can detach, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Gund has received three reports of children mouthing the styrofoam that detached from the books. No injuries have been reported.

15,100 of the books were sold in the U.S. and 865 were sold in Canada at gift and specialty stores nationwide from January 2009 through March 2010 for about $8 and $20 for the set.

Consumers should contact Gund for a free replacement product. The Edison, N.J.-based company can be reached at (800) 436-3726 or via its website, www.gund.com.

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