The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·10709·Announced 2009-12-08

Edushape Snap Beads Recalled by CPSC Due to Choking Hazard

Edushape is recalling Snap Beads because the peg tips may break off, posing a choking hazard to small children. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Edushape Ltd. is recalling about 40 units of Snap Beads due to a choking hazard. The recalled product consists of multicolor, textured soft plastic beads designed to connect to one another. The beads are packaged in a 6-inch by 6-inch by 8-inch clear plastic jar with a photo of a child playing with the beads on the label. The word "Edushape" is written in green and red on the label.

The tip of the snap bead peg may break off under repetitive pressure, posing a choking hazard to small children. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Edushape have not received any reports of injuries or illnesses associated with the use of the recalled product.

The Snap Beads were sold at various retail stores and online from July 2009 to September 2009 for about $20. Consumers should immediately stop using the snap beads and contact Edushape for a replacement set. For additional information, consumers can 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 website at www.Edushape.com, or e-mail the firm at [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Snap Beads
Manufacturer
Xiamen Xinlu Machinery Co., Ltd., China
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
40

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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