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Updated September 10, 2006

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Cage Bell Musical Instruments for Babies Recalled for Choking Hazard
Cage Bell Musical Instrument for Babies

Cage Bell Musical Instrument for Babies

CPSC
The CPSC and Kindermusik International Inc., of Greensboro, N.C. are recalling about 10,000 of their Cage Bell Musical Instrument for Babies because 'if the bell inside the instrument is damaged during manufacturing, the bell can be pulled out of the instrument, posing a choking hazard.'

The CPSC recall alert states that '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.'

Consumers should 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 to learn how to examine the cage bell instruments for defects, and if found, learn how to get a free replacement.

For more information, see the full CPSC press release...

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