CPSC recall · Reported February 7, 2008
West Music Recalls Egg-Shaker Toy Instruments Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazards
The end cap can detach from the egg shaker and allow the small beads to spill out, posing choking/aspiration hazards to young children.
West Music Company, of Coralville, Iowa recalled This recall involves clear, plastic egg-shaped instruments with various color beads insid….
West Music Recalls Egg-Shaker Toy Instruments Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazards was recalled by West Music Company, of Coralville, Iowa in February 7, 2008. Reason: The end cap can detach from the egg shaker and allow the small beads to spill out, posing choking/aspiration …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled egg shakers from young children and contac…. Verify recall #08188 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
West Music Company, of Coralville, Iowa issued this CPSC recall-The end cap can detach from the egg shaker and allow the small beads to spill out, posing choking/aspiration ….
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- agency class
- February 7, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08188 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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.
Reason for recall
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, what to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled egg shakers from young children and contact West Music for a free replacement product.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08188 |
| Date reported | February 7, 2008 |
| Date initiated | February 7, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | West Music Company, of Coralville, Iowa |
| Affected scope | About 5,500 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately take the recalled egg shakers from young children and contact West Music for a free replacement prod…
- Check the recall number (08188) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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