Musical Shaker Instrument Recalled by Woodstock Percussion Due to Laceration and Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 11238 · announced June 2, 2011 · Woodstock Percussion · 9,400 units affected
The product
The shakers are plastic musical instruments, 5.5 inches long, with rounded, egg-shaped tops containing steel pellets and open circular handles. They come in blue and green and are sold separately. The marking "B4" is printed on the rounded top of each shaker.
The hazard
The handle can detach from the shaker, exposing a rough edge and posing a laceration hazard. The detached handle also exposes small steel pellets and a plastic plug which pose choking hazards.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Woodstock Percussion Inc. to receive a $7 refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The company received one report from a consumer that the handles on two Gripper Shakers detached. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Mail-order catalogs, websites and retail stores nationwide between August 2010 and March 2011 for about $5.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Woodstock Percussion, Inc. toll free at (866) 543-2848 anytime, via email at safety@chimes.com, or visit the website at www.woodstockpercussion.net
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.