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Name of Product: Shape-O Toy Maracas' S# z' c7 A& R v1 |
Units: About 44,000
* f* g9 `5 |$ a G" M+ w+ wImporter: Tupperware U.S. Inc., of Orlando, Fla.
5 _8 H! J* B; ^% L* |7 D) u! XHazard: 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.; n6 |# y- t# Y8 g9 h
Incidents/Injuries: Tupperware has received two reports of maracas breaking. No injuries have been reported.
1 f* C& i/ T" V$ x3 p1 ^+ aDescription: 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.
9 r g3 O5 r6 b2 a7 _) z3 n9 H' KSold by: Tupperware抯 Holiday 2007 and Spring 2008 product catalogs from September 2007 through April 2008 for between $5.50 and $11.: ]& ~5 K3 l% _( g! A( @
Manufactured in: China" D, p, J7 c8 H0 o" F. I* J
Remedy: Consumers and Tupperware sales consultants should immediately stop using the maracas and return them to Tupperware for a refund or gift certificate. Maraca return forms can be accessed at www.tupperware.com
/ C o' `, A$ e3 Z$ PConsumer 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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