Toy Maracas Recalled by Tupperware U.S. Due to Choking and Suffocation Hazards
USToy Maracas Recalled by Tupperware U.S. Due to Choking and Suffocation Hazards
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The maracas can break and expose small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children. In addition, the handle poses a suffocation hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves blue and red toy maracas with yellow handles. The maracas were used by Tupperware representatives during sales presentations. Cut-outs in the shape of stars, squares and other geometric figures are located inside the maraca.
Affected Products
Shape-O Toy Maracas
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Toy-Maracas-Recalled-by-Tupperware-US-Due-to-Choking-and-Suffocation-Hazards |
| Title | Toy Maracas Recalled by Tupperware U.S. Due to Choking and Suffocation Hazards |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9262172de1624157b909a46d6d900fb1.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Maraca |
| Hazards › Name | The maracas can break and expose small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children. In addition, the handle poses a suffocation hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | Tupperware has received two reports of maracas breaking. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Shape-O Toy Maracas |
| Products › Type | Toy Musical Instruments |
| Products › Category I D | 2199 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 44,000 |
| Recall I D | 5198 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers and Tupperware sales consultants should immediately stop using the maracas and return them to Tupperware for a refund or gift certificate. Maraca return forms can be accessed at www.tupperware.com |
| Importers › Name | Tupperware U.S. Inc., of Orlando, Fla. |
| Retailers › Name | Tupperware's Holiday 2007 and Spring 2008 product catalogs from September 2007 through April 2008 for between $5.50 and $11. |
| Recall Date | 2009-04-16T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves blue and red toy maracas with yellow handles. The maracas were used by Tupperware representatives during sales presentations. Cut-outs in the shape of stars, squares and other geometric figures are located inside the maraca. |
| Recall Number | 09195 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Tupperware at (888) 887-9273 between 8:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.tupperware.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-06-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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