Toy Maracas Recalled by Tupperware U.S. Due to Choking and Suffocation Hazards
CPSC recall 09195. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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
CPSC recall 09195 has the recall date 16 Apr 2009. The notice names the firm Tupperware U.S. The recall has about 44,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2009 has 10,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Choking. CPSC gives the product type Toy Musical Instruments.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Tupperware has received two reports of maracas breaking. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 44,000 |
| 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. |
| Product | Shape-O Toy Maracas, About 44,000, Toy Musical Instruments |
| Sold at | Tupperware's Holiday 2007 and Spring 2008 product catalogs from September 2007 through April 2008 for between $5.50 and $11. |
| Importer | Tupperware U.S. Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 44,000Median of 2009: 10,000
- CPSC recalls of 2009
- 383
- Recalls of 2009 with one of the same hazards
- 11%
- Recalls of 2009 in the category Toy Musical Instruments
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Tupperware U.S
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 09195. https://recallregister.com/product/5198-toy-maracas-recalled-by-tupperware-u-s-due-to-choking-and-suffocation/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 09195 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Tupperware has received two reports of maracas breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Tupperware's Holiday 2007 and Spring 2008 product catalogs from September 2007 through April 2008 for between $5.50 and $11.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 09195?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 44,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China