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

Recall 08-188 · February 7, 2008 · West Music

What to doConsumers should immediately take the recalled egg shakers from young children and contact West Music for a free replacement product.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
08-188 (CPSC)
Recall date
February 7, 2008
Brand
West Music
Category
Toys and games
Products
Transparent Toy Egg Shakers
Hazard
Choking and Aspiration Hazards
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Units
About 5,500
Made in
Thailand
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Transparent Toy Egg Shakers · About 5,500 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; West Music Company, of Coralville, Iowa.

Injuries or incidents reported

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

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 rcousins@westmusic.com

Recall history and context

West Music appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all West Music recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Transparent Toy Egg Shakers (About 5,500 units). This recall involves clear, plastic egg-shaped instruments with various color beads inside.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and Aspiration Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

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

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.