Cloth Books Recalled By Sterling Publishing Co.

The third week of August, The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Sterling Publishing Co. Inc, of New York, New York, recalled 1,500 eebee’s “Have a Ball” Adventures Cloth Books. A string attaching a ball to the book can become entangled in the basketball hoop element, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.

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.Book and toy stores nationwide and Internet retailers from June 2008 through June 2009 for about $15. The products were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the book and and return the product to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumers can contact Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. at (800) 367-9692 or can also email the firm at custservice@sterlingpublishing.com.

If you or a family member is injured by a product, you need to get immediate medical care. If there is a significant affect or injury, you should contact an attorney concerning the problem. Early investigation can include the collection of product, checking recall alerts, and the proper notifying of those who caused the problem.