CPSCFebruary 7, 2008

West Music Egg-Shaker Toy Instruments recall: Choking and Aspiration Hazards

West Music Recalls Egg-Shaker Toy Instruments Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazards

Why was West Music Egg-Shaker Toy Instruments 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled egg shakers from young children and contact West Music for a free replacement product. 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 [email protected]

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Transparent Toy Egg Shakers
Company
West Music Company, of Coralville, Iowa
Quantity
About 5,500
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.
Recall date
February 7, 2008
Incidents / injuries
West Music has received a report of the end cap detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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