Cage Bell Musical Instruments for Babies Recalled for Choking Hazard
Cage Bell Musical Instrument for Babies
Date of Recall
2006-08-17CPSC Release Number
06-574Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(800) 628-5687Units
About 10,000Manufacturer
Kindermusik International Inc., of Greensboro, N.C.Sold By
Kindermusik, directly by phone, and on its Web site from May 2006 through July 2006 for about $28.Problem/Hazard
If the bell inside the instrument is damaged during manufacturing, the bell can be pulled out of the instrument, posing a choking hazard.Injuries/Incidents
None reportedDescription
The musical instrument is a wooden cylinder with end caps and wooden dowels connecting the caps. A single bell is in the middle. Model number 5-30-00740 is sold individually; Model number 0-06-09005 is sold as part of a kit called Busy Days Home, which also contains a board book, a compact disc and a poster. The model number is written on the outside packaging of the product.Remedy
Consumers should take these instruments away from children until they are examined for the hazard. Consumers were sent instructions on how to examine the cage bell instruments for defects. If defects are found, they were instructed to dispose of the instruments and contact Kindermusik for a free replacement.Consumer Contact
For additional information, please contact Kindermusik International Inc. at (800) 628-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kindermusik.com, or e-mail the firm at [email protected]Recall Comments
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