CPSC, Kindermusik International Announce Recall of "Lily Pad Clacker" Instruments
CPSC recall 04531 · announced January 14, 2004 · Kindermusik · 430 units affected
The product
The Lily Pad Clackers are wooden rhythm instruments designed for use with the Frog Went A-Dancing kit sold by Do-Re-Me & You!, a Kindermusik affiliate. The recalled instrument is 5.25 inches long, and is made of wood. It has two green "lily pads" that are connected to the base by a string. The Clackers were sold as part of a music kit.
The hazard
The green coating on the Lily Pad Clacker instruments contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Return the Lily Pad Clackers to Kindermusik International in the postage paid box provided by the firm. Kindermusik will replace the product with a product of comparable value.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Do-Re-Me & You! consultants in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia and Texas, from October 2003 through December 2003, for about $30 for the music kit.
Consumer contact: Kindermusik at (800) 628-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.drmy.com. Consumers also can email the firm at lilypad@kindermusik.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.