CPSC2008-02-07
West Music Recalls Egg-Shaker Toy Instruments Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazards
West Music Company, of Coralville, Iowa
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 5,500
Injuries reported
West Music has received a report of the end cap detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Thailand
Products
Transparent Toy Egg Shakers
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact West Music at (800) 397-9378 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at rcousins@westmusic.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/West-Music-Recalls-Egg-Shaker-Toy-Instruments-Due-to-Choking-and-Aspiration-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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