West Music Basic Beat Jumbo Egg Crystal Transparent Toy Egg Shakers

Description: West Music Recalls Egg-Shaker Toy Instruments Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazards NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2008 Release #08-188 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 397-9378 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 West Music Recalls Egg-Shaker Toy Instruments Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Transparent Toy Egg Shakers Units: About 5,500 Manufacturer: West Music Company, of Coralville, Iowa 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. 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. 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. Manufactured in: Thailand Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled egg shakers from young children and contact West Music for a free replacement product. Consumer 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] [Learn More]