West Music Recalls Egg-Shaker Toy Instruments Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazards
Released: Thursday, February 07, 2008 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), West Music Company, of Coralville, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling about 5,500 Transparent Toy Egg Shakers. The end cap can detach from the egg shaker and allow the small beads to spill out, posing choking/aspiration hazards to young children.
Recall Details
Product
Transparent Toy Egg Shakers
Description
This recall involves clear, plastic egg-shaped instruments with various color beads inside. The beads inside the shaker instrument come in five colors: red, white, green, dark blue and aqua. “Basic Beat” and “Jumbo Egg Crystal” is printed on a label attached to the plastic bag packaging. Model numbers “BB5102” and “202212” are printed on the side of the label.
Hazards
The end cap can detach from the egg shaker and allow the small beads to spill out, posing choking/aspiration hazards to young children.
Incidents
West Music has received a report of the end cap detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled egg shakers from young children and contact West Music for a free replacement product.
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