Snap Beads Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 10709 · Dec 8, 2009 · Xiamen Xinlu Machinery Co., Ltd., China
40
units affected
40
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10709
- Date
- Dec 8, 2009
- Company
- Xiamen Xinlu Machinery Co., Ltd., China
- Units affected
- 40
- Product
- Snap Beads
- Product type
- Toy Miscellaneous
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The recalled product is multicolor and textured soft plastic beads that are designed to connect to one another. The beads are packaged in a 6" x 6" x 8" clear plastic jar with a photo of a child playing with the beads on the label. The word "Edushape" is written on the label in green and red.
What can happen
The tip of the snap bead peg may break off under repetitive pressure, posing a choking hazard to small children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the snap beads and contact Edushape for a replacement set.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Various retail stores and online from July 2009 to September 2009 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled snap beads?
Consumers should immediately stop using the snap beads and contact Edushape for a replacement set.
What is the hazard?
The tip of the snap bead peg may break off under repetitive pressure, posing a choking hazard to small children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.