West Music Recalls Egg-Shaker Toy Instruments Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-02-07). Hazards: choking. Models: BB5102, 202212. About 5,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08188 |
| Published | 2008-02-07 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Toy Musical Instruments |
| Products | Transparent Toy Egg Shakers |
| Firm named in the title | West Music |
| Firms | West Music Company, of Coralville, Iowa (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Thailand |
| Units (US) | 5,500 |
| Model numbers | BB5102, 202212 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | West Music stores in Iowa and Illinois, West Music catalog, www.westmusic.com and at West Music exhibit booths nationwide from October 2006 through December 2007 for about $2. |
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.
Hazard
The end cap can detach from the egg shaker and allow the small beads to spill out, posing choking/aspiration hazards to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled egg shakers from young children and contact West Music for a free replacement product.
Incidents and injuries
West Music has received a report of the end cap detaching. No injuries have been reported.
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