Double Egg Shakers
CPSC Recall #10-731 — April 27, 2010
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 10-731 |
| Recall Date | April 27, 2010 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 3,000 |
| Importer | Discount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif. |
| Manufactured In | Taiwan |
Where It Was Sold
| Discount School Supply stores nationwide from April 2009 through December 2009 for about $3. |
Product
Double Egg Shakers
Description
This recall involves egg shakers sold in packages of two. The words "Double Eggs" and "Breeded to produce great sound" are printed on the front of the package. Only the red eggs are subject to the violation of the lead paint standard.
Hazard
Surface paint on the red eggs contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately take the recalled eggs away from children and contact Discount School Supply for a purchase credit.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.