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

Recalled February 7, 2008 · CPSC recall 08188 · West Music

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.

Units

About 5,500

Incidents / injuries

West Music has received a report of the end cap detaching. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

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]

Product

Transparent Toy Egg Shakers

Manufacturer(s)

West Music Company, of Coralville, Iowa

Retailers

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.

Made in

Thailand

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →