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Product recall · CPSCAugust 8, 2024Worth checking
Chem-Pak Finger-Ease Guitar String Lubricants Due to Skin Irritation Hazard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The recalled guitar string lubricant contains a contaminant, posing a risk of skin irritation.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled guitar lubricant and contact Chem-Pak to receive a free replacement. Do not empty the product prior to disposal or pour the product down the toilet or drain. Consumers should mark the bottom of the product with the word "Recalled" and the date in permanent marker, then upload a photo of marked product, the product's model number and lot code, and a photo of the disposed product in the trash, and submit the photo online at https://chem-pak.com/productrecalls/. Upon successful registration, the firm will issue a replacement to purchasers.
Who to contact: Chem-Pak Inc toll-free at 888-504-9533 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email at productrecalls@chem-pak.com, or online at https://chem-pak.com/productrecalls/ or at https://chem-pak.com/ and click on "Recalls" at the top of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves one production batch of Finger-Ease Guitar String Lubricant. The product is a clear aerosol spray sold in a white-color steel can with a black cap. The product measures about 1.5 inches long, 1.5 inches wide and 6 inches tall, and weighs about 4.5 ounces. The product has a picture of a brown guitar with the words "Tone Finger Ease Guitar String Lubricant" in brown, black and red lettering. There is a red horizontal stripe on the can. Printed on the can is "Manufactured by Chem-Pak, Inc.", and the production batch code is printed in black ink on the bottom of the steel container with model number 220B and lot code 106824.
Details
- Units affected
- About 21,130
- Recall date
- August 8, 2024
- Brand
- Chem-Pak Inc., of Martinsburg, West Virginia
- What has been reported
- The firm has received one report of minor skin irritation.
220B
Sweetwater, Guitar Center and U.S. Band & Orchestra Supplies stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, MusiciansFriend.com and StLouisMusic.com from March 2024 through May 2024 for between $7 and $9.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Chem-Pak Recalls Finger-Ease Guitar String Lubricants Due to Skin Irritation Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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