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Name of Product: Shape-O Toy Maracas
/ m2 `/ i. ~. o* ~1 G( PUnits: About 44,000
; _7 F! d. |0 @1 U LImporter: Tupperware U.S. Inc., of Orlando, Fla.0 t" c+ y. D9 b* T2 a' w$ l
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./ B- {* J1 U" Z
Incidents/Injuries: Tupperware has received two reports of maracas breaking. No injuries have been reported.# g5 U# W/ d' u. P
Description: 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.- N9 k! \! i, t% b5 J. p. G
Sold by: Tupperware抯 Holiday 2007 and Spring 2008 product catalogs from September 2007 through April 2008 for between $5.50 and $11.
4 q0 `7 U( v1 m6 B% o9 uManufactured in: China% v Q! n; D% Y; l
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
# {& g* \" F9 s! a' SConsumer 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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