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Cage Bell Musical Instruments for Babies Recalled for Choking Hazard

Reported: August 17, 2006 Initiated: August 17, 2006 #06574

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

If the bell inside the instrument is damaged during manufacturing, the bell can be pulled out of the instrument, posing a choking hazard.

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 10,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Cage-Bell-Musical-Instruments-for-Babies-Recalled-for-Choking-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Kindermusik International Inc., of Greensboro, N.C.. Units affected: About 10,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
If the bell inside the instrument is damaged during manufacturing, the bell can be pulled out of the instrument, posing a choking hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 17, 2006. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 06574.

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