CPSC and Random House Announce Recall of Children's Book
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2095.
The board books are constructed of heavy cardboard with Monsters Inc. cartoon characters on each page. The title "MONSTERS IN THE CLOSET" is printed with orange letters highlighted in yellow on the front cover of the books. The books have a hole at the top of the back cover, to allow them to hang on a door knob. The books have been printed in English and Spanish languages. "Made in China" is printed on the back of the book.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2095.
Consumers should cut off the snap from these books immediately and mail the snap to: Tri-State, c/o Marie Corsello, 325 Rabro Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788, to receive a free replacement book valued at about $9.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Book, Specialty Stores And Online Retailers Sold These Books Nationwide, From October 2001 Through January 2002, For About $8. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2095.
For additional information, contact Random House at (800) 493-0009 \ between 9 a.m and 5 p.m.ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.randomhouse.com
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Book, Specialty Stores And Online Retailers Sold These Books Nationwide, From October 2001 Through January 2002, For About $8. Recall FAQ
Book, Specialty Stores And Online Retailers Sold These Books Nationwide, From October 2001 Through January 2002, For About $8. is the subject of a children's products recall: CPSC and Random House Announce Recall of Children's Book. The notice was published on February 20, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 39,000 units are potentially affected.