CPSC Recall in 2006: Cage Bell Musical Instruments for Babies Recalled for Choking Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-574

Date: August 16, 2006

Product Name: Cage Bell Musical Instrument for Babies

Recall Description:

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kindermusik International Inc., of Greensboro, N.C., is voluntarily recalling about 10,000 Cage Bells. If the bell inside the instrument is damaged during manufacturing, the bell can be pulled out of the instrument, posing a choking hazard. Name of Product: Cage Bell Musical Instrument for BabiesUnits: About 10,000Manufacturer: Kindermusik International Inc., of Greensboro, N.C.Hazard: If the bell inside the instrument is damaged during manufacturing, the bell can be pulled out of the instrument, posing a choking hazard.Incidents/Injuries: None reportedDescription: 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.Sold by: Kindermusik, directly by phone, and on its Web site from May 2006 through July 2006 for about $28.Assembled in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should take these instruments away from children until they are examined for the hazard. Consumers were sent instructions on how to examine the cage bell instruments for defects. If defects are found, they were instructed to dispose of the instruments and contact Kindermusik for a free replacement.Consumer Contact: For additional information, please 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, or e-mail the firm at cagebell@kindermusik.com.

Hazard Description:

If the bell inside the instrument is damaged during manufacturing, the bell can be pulled out of the instrument, posing a choking hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 10,000

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

Kindermusik, directly by phone, and on its Web site from May 2006 through July 2006 for about $28.

Manufactured In:

China