CPSCGeneral Alert
Snap Beads Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking Hazard
Published: December 8, 2009Recall ID: 10709Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The tip of the snap bead peg may break off under repetitive pressure, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled product is multicolor and textured soft plastic beads that are designed to connect to one another. The beads are packaged in a 6" x 6" x 8" clear plastic jar with a photo of a child playing with the beads on the label. The word "Edushape" is written on the label in green and red.
Affected Products
Snap Beads
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Snap-Beads-Recalled-By-Edushape-Due-to-Choking-Hazard |
| Title | Snap Beads Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/8cfa8a1f2a904587bd17e8ffb20f52df.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Snap Beads container |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/28a486c4431f423f98d66164490fc7cc.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Snap Beads |
| Hazards › Name | The tip of the snap bead peg may break off under repetitive pressure, posing a choking hazard to small children. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Snap Beads |
| Products › Type | Toy Miscellaneous |
| Products › Category I D | 2198 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 40 units |
| Recall I D | 393 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the snap beads and contact Edushape for a replacement set. |
| Retailers › Name | Various retail stores and online from July 2009 to September 2009 for about $20. |
| Recall Date | 2009-12-08T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled product is multicolor and textured soft plastic beads that are designed to connect to one another. The beads are packaged in a 6" x 6" x 8" clear plastic jar with a photo of a child playing with the beads on the label. The word "Edushape" is written on the label in green and red. |
| Distributors › Name | Edushape Ltd., of Deer Park, N.Y. |
| Recall Number | 10709 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Xiamen Xinlu Machinery Co., Ltd., China |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, please contact Edushape's customer service department at (800) 404-4744 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Edushape.com, or e-mail the firm at edu-usa@edushape.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |