标题: Toy Maracas Recalled by Tupperware U.S. Due to Choking and Suffocation Hazards [打印本页] 作者: jason_steel 时间: 2009-4-17 11:43 标题: Toy Maracas Recalled by Tupperware U.S. Due to Choking and Suffocation Hazards Name of Product: Shape-O Toy Maracas / t8 g. i% O7 e1 h$ Y8 zUnits: About 44,0008 r' `0 g7 a% H- e0 S Importer: Tupperware U.S. Inc., of Orlando, Fla.! |! f Z2 {( O k3 Y+ { 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. 8 v& `3 I6 U2 T. HIncidents/Injuries: Tupperware has received two reports of maracas breaking. No injuries have been reported. 3 y: ]! T* c5 _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. ; A: I( V, T: S7 x7 dSold by: Tupperware抯 Holiday 2007 and Spring 2008 product catalogs from September 2007 through April 2008 for between $5.50 and $11., I7 ~# j; r9 p5 c9 l1 |: {( p Manufactured in: China " v8 ~# i6 G: nRemedy: 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 * ~* G# ^0 f5 l& l( y& H- G7 L1 tConsumer 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抯 Web site at www.tupperware.com/ x- Y* O4 @) v/ C) j+ u6 E
