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Snap Beads Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking Hazard

Recalled December 8, 2009 · CPSC recall 10709 · Snap

Recalled Snap Beads containerRecalled Snap Beads
Hazard
The tip of the snap bead peg may break off under repetitive pressure, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the snap beads and contact Edushape for a replacement set.
Units
About 40 units
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

Description

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 to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the snap beads and contact Edushape for a replacement set.

Contact

For additional information, please contact Edushape's customer service department at (800) 404-4744 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Edushape.com, or e-mail the firm at [email protected]

Product
Snap Beads
Manufacturer(s)
Xiamen Xinlu Machinery Co., Ltd., China
Distributed by
Edushape Ltd., of Deer Park, N.Y.
Retailers
Various retail stores and online from July 2009 to September 2009 for about $20.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →