CPSC recall 13-150, announced March 26, 2013, covers Bongo Logic Development Basic Beat BB201 standard egg shaker (about 6,500 units). The outer "end cap" that is glued onto the top, smallest part of the egg can come off, posing a small part choking or aspiration hazard. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately take the recalled egg shaker toy instruments away from young children and contact West Music for a free replacement product. Recall contact: call (800) 397-9378, go to www.westmusic.com, or email service@music.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.
The toy instruments are about the size of small eggs and have a "Basic Beat" label printed on the front of the product.
Which products are included?
These recalled egg-shaker toy instruments are plastic, egg-shaped instruments sold in five colors: yellow, green, blue, red and purple. The toy instruments are about the size of small eggs and have a "Basic Beat" label printed on the front of the product. The product is marked for children ages 3 years and older but West Music is concerned with the possibility of the egg being used by or near a younger child. The toy instruments have Lot Number 0E0212 located on the bottom of the roundest part of the egg.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The outer "end cap" that is glued onto the top, smallest part of the egg can come off, posing a small part choking or aspiration hazard.
Incidents and injuries
West Music has received three reports of ends popping off, with no injuries reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled egg shaker toy instruments away from young children and contact West Music for a free replacement product.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Bongo Logic Development
- Manufacturer
- Bongo Logic Development LTD, of Hong Kong
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 13-150
- Units
- About 6,500
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- West Music stores, West Music Catalog, Westmusic.com, Amazon.com and at West Music booths at summer workshops from July 2012 through October 2012 for about $1.50 each.
Basic Beat BB201 standard egg shaker
CPSC product type: Toy Musical Instruments
Recall contact information
West Music at (800) 397-9378 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, e-mail at service@music.com or online at www.westmusic.com and click on Help and FAQs and Recalls for more information.
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