Manhattan Toy Recalls Children's Books Due to Choking Hazard
Recalled 2018-12-19. Choking hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 1,180Units
2018-12-19Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves "Find the Bear" soft fabric books with a variety of fabric flaps sewn or attached to the pages. The front cover has blue and purple horizontal stripes and a panda bear's face sewn on. The Manhattan Toy logo is printed on a sewn-in label on the side of the book. Lot code "208150 AJ" is printed on another sewn-in label.
- The hazard
- A metal grommet used to attach a fabric flap to a page in the book can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- Injuries
- Manhattan Toy has received one report of the metal grommet detaching from the page. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately take the recalled books away from children, stop using them and return it to the place of purchase or contact Manhattan Toy for a full refund.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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