CPSC recall 08-188, announced February 7, 2008, covers West Music Transparent Toy Egg Shakers (about 5,500 units). The end cap can detach from the egg shaker and allow the small beads to spill out, posing choking/aspiration hazards to young children. Consumers should immediately take the recalled egg shakers from young children and contact West Music for a free replacement product. Recall contact: call (800) 397-9378, or email rcousins@westmusic.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
"Basic Beat" and "Jumbo Egg Crystal" is printed on a label attached to the plastic bag packaging.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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 and injuries
West Music has received a report of the end cap detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled egg shakers from young children and contact West Music for a free replacement product.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- West Music
- Manufacturer
- West Music Company, of Coralville, Iowa
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 08-188
- Units
- About 5,500
- Manufactured in
- Thailand
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
Transparent Toy Egg Shakers
CPSC product type: Toy Musical Instruments
Recall contact information
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
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