Sterling Publishing eebee’s Have a Ball Adventures Cloth Books

Description: Cloth Books Recalled by Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2009 Release # 09-320 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 367-9692 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Cloth Books Recalled by Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: eebee’s “Have a Ball” Adventures Cloth Books Units: About 15,000 Importer: Sterling Publishing Co. Inc, of New York, New York 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/Injuries: None reported. Description: 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. Sold at: Book and toy stores nationwide and Internet retailers from June 2008 through June 2009 for about $15. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the book away from children, and return the product to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumer 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 [email protected] [Learn More]