Cloth Books Recalled by Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #09320
Recall Date
2009-08-20
Manufacturer
Sterling Publishing Co. Inc, of New York, New York
Units Affected
About 15,000
Products Involved
eebee's "Have a Ball" Adventures Cloth Books
Hazard
A string attaching a ball to the book can become entangled in the basketball hoop element, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the book away from children and return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Book and toy stores nationwide and Internet retailers from June 2008 through June 2009 for about $15.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28