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Musical Shaker Instrument
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Choking hazard from small parts.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Woodstock Percussion Inc. to receive a $7 refund.
Who to 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
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 9,400 in the U.S. and 700 in Canada
- Recall date
- June 2, 2011
- Brand
- Woodstock Percussion Inc., of Shokan, N.Y.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The company received one report from a consumer that the handles on two Gripper Shakers detached. No injuries have been reported.
Mail-order catalogs, websites and retail stores nationwide between August 2010 and March 2011 for about $5.
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: “Musical Shaker Instrument Recalled by Woodstock Percussion Due to Laceration and Choking 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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