Gund Recalls to Replace Baby Books Due to Choking Hazard
Kids’ product recall 10-190. Announced by CPSC on Apr 6, 2010.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Apr 6, 2010. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
- About 15,100 in the United States and 865 in Canada units, as CPSC gives them
- None injuries, CPSC’s notice says
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The foam used to fill the book binding can detach, posing a choking/aspiration hazard to infants and young children.
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What should you do?
Consumers should immediately take the books away from young children and contact Gund for a free replacement product.
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- How to reach the firm: For additional information, contact Gund at (800) 436-3726 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.gund.com
Which ones are recalled?
This recall involves three miniature children’s paperboard books with plastic handles designed as baby rattles. They include “Animals” (item number 059174), “Numbers” (item number 059175) and “Colors” (item number 059176). The books were also sold as a three-book set (item number 059173). The name “Gund” and the item number are located on the back of the books. The books measure 4 1/2 inches by 7 inches.
About 15,100 in the United States and 865 in Canada units, as CPSC gives them.
Gund Baby Paperboard Books.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 4 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Imported by Gund, Edison, N.J.
- Gift and specialty stores nationwide from January 2009 through March 2010 for about $8 and $20 for the set.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
Gund has received three reports of children mouthing the foam that detached from the books. No injuries have been reported.
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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.