GUND BABY BOOKS RECALLED DUE TO DANGER OF ACCIDENTAL CHOKING

From: New York attorney Gary E. Rosenberg (personal injury and accident attorney and lawyer; serving Brooklyn Queens Bronx; Queens Injury Attorney)

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada announced a voluntary recall of Gund Baby Paperboard Books.

About 15,100 books have been sold in the United States and about 865 in Canada. The books are imported by Gund, of Edison, New Jersey, and manufactured in China.

Hazard: The styrofoam used to fill the book binding can detach, posing risk of accidental choking to infants and young children.

No injuries have been reported.

Description: This 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 4 1/2 inches by 7 inches.

Sold at: Gift and specialty stores nationwide from January 2009 through March 2010 for about $8 and $20 for the set.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the books away from young children and contact Gund for a free replacement product.