Recalls / 2006-08-17

Cage Bell Musical Instruments for Babies Recalled for Choking Hazard

06574 · Recalled 2006-08-17 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

None reported.

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Cage Bell Musical Instrument for Babies		About 10,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Kindermusik International Inc.
Made in: China
Sold at: Kindermusik, directly by phone, on its Web site

Consumer contact

For additional information, please contact Kindermusik International Inc. at (800) 628-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kindermusik.com, or e-mail the firm at cagebell@kindermusik.com

Source: CPSC recall 06574. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.