CPSC and Random House Announce Recall of Children’s Book
Kids’ product recall 02-103. Announced by CPSC on Feb 20, 2002.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Feb 20, 2002. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The snap that secures the book could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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What should you do?
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.
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- How to reach the firm: 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
Which ones are recalled?
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.
About 39,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Monsters In The Closet Children’s Board Book.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 2 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Made by Random House Inc., New York, N.Y.
- Book, specialty stores and online retailers sold these books nationwide, from October 2001 through January 2002, for about $8.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
CPSC and Random House have not received any reports of injuries involving this book. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.