Toy Maracas Recalled by Tupperware U.S. Due to Choking and Suffocation Hazards
Recall 09195 · Apr 16, 2009 · Tupperware U.S. Inc.
44,000
units affected
44,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09195
- Date
- Apr 16, 2009
- Company
- Tupperware U.S. Inc.
- Units affected
- 44,000
- Product
- Shape-O Toy Maracas
- Product type
- Toy Musical Instruments
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Tupperware has received two reports of maracas breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Tupperware's Holiday 2007 and Spring 2008 product catalogs from September 2007 through April 2008 for between $5.50 and $11.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled shape-o toy maracas?
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
What is the 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.
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.