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Manhattan Toy Recalls Children's Books Due to Choking Hazard

Official CPSC recall 19-054, dated Dec 19, 2018.

Last checked against CPSC data on Oct 15, 2026, 7:03 PM ET.

Status: Recall found CPSC

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Hazard (from the official notice)

A metal grommet used to attach a fabric flap to a page in the book can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy (from the official notice)

Consumers should immediately take the recalled books away from children, stop using them and return it to the place of purchase or contact Manhattan Toy for a full refund.

Hazard (from the official notice)

A metal grommet used to attach a fabric flap to a page in the book can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy (from the official notice)

Consumers should immediately take the recalled books away from children, stop using them and return it to the place of purchase or contact Manhattan Toy for a full refund.

Description (from the official notice)

This recall involves "Find the Bear" soft fabric books with a variety of fabric flaps sewn or attached to the pages. The front cover has blue and purple horizontal stripes and a panda bear's face sewn on. The Manhattan Toy logo is printed on a sewn-in label on the side of the book. Lot code "208150 AJ" is printed on another sewn-in label.

Remedy options (from the official notice)

Refund

Incidents and injuries (from the official notice)

Manhattan Toy has received one report of the metal grommet detaching from the page. No injuries have been reported.

Where it was sold (from the official notice)

Independent specialty retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Buybuybaby.com, Manhattantoy.com and other websites from March 2017 through July 2018 for about $18.

Consumer contact (from the official notice)

Manhattan Toy at 800-541-1345 Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT and Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT or online at www.manhattantoy.com and click on “Recalls” for more information.

Hazard and remedy text is shown word for word from the official notice.

Recalled “Find the Bear” soft bookPage with metal grommet that can detachLabel with the lot code

Questions About This Recall

What is the hazard in the official notice?

A metal grommet used to attach a fabric flap to a page in the book can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What does the official notice say to do?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled books away from children, stop using them and return it to the place of purchase or contact Manhattan Toy for a full refund.

Where is the official notice?

The CPSC notice is linked on this page. Compare the brand, model, and date on your label with that notice.

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