CPSC recall 06-574, announced August 17, 2006, covers Kindermusik International Cage Bell Musical Instrument for Babies (about 10,000 units). If the bell inside the instrument is damaged during manufacturing, the bell can be pulled out of the instrument, posing a choking hazard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should take these instruments away from children, until they are examined for the hazard. Recall contact: call (800) 628-5687, go to www.kindermusik.com, or email cagebell@kindermusik.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Model number 5-30-00740 is sold individually; Model number 0-06-09005 is sold as part of a kit called Busy Days Home, which also contains a board book, a compact disc and a poster.
Which products are included?
The musical instrument is a wooden cylinder with end caps and wooden dowels connecting the caps. A single bell is in the middle. Model number 5-30-00740 is sold individually; Model number 0-06-09005 is sold as part of a kit called Busy Days Home, which also contains a board book, a compact disc and a poster. The model number is written on the outside packaging of the product.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
If the bell inside the instrument is damaged during manufacturing, the bell can be pulled out of the instrument, posing a choking hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these instruments away from children, until they are examined for the hazard. Consumers were sent instructions on how to examine the cage bell instruments for defects. If defects are found, they were instructed to dispose of the instruments and contact Kindermusik for a free replacement.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Kindermusik International Inc., of Greensboro, N.C.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 06-574
- Units
- About 10,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Kindermusik, directly by phone, and on its Web site from May 2006 through July 2006 for about $28.
Cage Bell Musical Instrument for Babies
CPSC product type: Toy Musical Instruments
Recall contact information
For additional information, please contact Kindermusik International Inc. at (800) 628-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kindermusik.com, or e-mail the firm at cagebell@kindermusik.com
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