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Name of Product: Shape-O Toy Maracas
* U- O: {$ y) G" M7 K2 @7 X' `5 qUnits: About 44,000( k4 J, I" L' Z' p: w
Importer: Tupperware U.S. Inc., of Orlando, Fla.
% r* n; a% ?. g6 e: b5 L \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.
( O0 _5 [3 O8 P1 P1 j7 DIncidents/Injuries: Tupperware has received two reports of maracas breaking. No injuries have been reported.6 M/ }7 k% i0 @! T# N8 a
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.; o" G: O, g2 @* V! {9 Y4 F
Sold by: Tupperware抯 Holiday 2007 and Spring 2008 product catalogs from September 2007 through April 2008 for between $5.50 and $11.9 i& u# K- }* _- t' `; h3 C
Manufactured in: China
, X* g& r7 _( DRemedy: 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 Y E5 A- r9 M- U' A' H
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抯 Web site at www.tupperware.com
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