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Name of Product: Shape-O Toy Maracas- Q0 o% J0 \3 w- H! J
Units: About 44,000
1 d) g. m% F0 T t$ ZImporter: Tupperware U.S. Inc., of Orlando, Fla.; H L7 _+ q- o, M) H
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.* ?" A2 r# [# t$ g8 \0 K$ ]$ q. [2 _/ e
Incidents/Injuries: Tupperware has received two reports of maracas breaking. No injuries have been reported.
5 Z; ~9 \: c' ]! I5 k( I6 k' m) m9 IDescription: 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.
# R* V3 `. E) \Sold by: Tupperware抯 Holiday 2007 and Spring 2008 product catalogs from September 2007 through April 2008 for between $5.50 and $11.
" u: U; T+ |' g& k bManufactured in: China
2 k) A* L. w- {6 N$ {% v+ m R" vRemedy: 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
7 }- {; w; M3 _* Z! _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* @& Q" u0 f3 `0 h' m y
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