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

Reported: March 26, 2013 Initiated: March 26, 2013 #13150

Product Description

These recalled egg-shaker toy instruments are plastic, egg-shaped instruments sold in five colors: yellow, green, blue, red and purple. The toy instruments are about the size of small eggs and have a "Basic Beat" label printed on the front of the product. The product is marked for children ages 3 years and older but West Music is concerned with the possibility of the egg being used by or near a younger child. The toy instruments have Lot Number 0E0212 located on the bottom of the roundest part of the egg.

Reason for Recall

The outer "end cap" that is glued onto the top, smallest part of the egg can come off, posing a small part choking or aspiration hazard.

Remedy

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
These recalled egg-shaker toy instruments are plastic, egg-shaped instruments sold in five colors: yellow, green, blue, red and purple. The toy instruments are about the size of small eggs and have a "Basic Beat" label printed on the front of the product. The product is marked for children ages 3 years and older but West Music is concerned with the possibility of the egg being used by or near a younger child. The toy instruments have Lot Number 0E0212 located on the bottom of the roundest part of the egg.. Recalled by Bongo Logic Development LTD, of Hong Kong. Units affected: About 6,500.
Why was this product recalled?
The outer "end cap" that is glued onto the top, smallest part of the egg can come off, posing a small part choking or aspiration hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled egg shaker toy instruments away from young children and contact West Music for a free replacement product.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 26, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 13150.