CPSCDecember 23, 2008

Woodstock Percussion Inc. Toy Drums recall: Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Woodstock Percussion Inc. Recalls Toy Drums Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Why was Woodstock Percussion Inc. Toy Drums recalled?

Surface paint on the recalled toy drums contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled steel drum away from children and return it to Woodstock Percussion for a replacement drum and a $5 credit or payment. Contact: For more information, consumers can contact Woodstock Percussion toll-free at (866) 543-2848 anytime, e-mail [email protected], or visit the firm's Web site at www.woodstockpercussion.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Calypso Steel Drums
Company
Woodstock Percussion Inc., of Shokan, N.Y.
Quantity
About 2,800
Sold at
Mail order catalogues, Web sites and retail stores nationwide from December 2006 through December 2007 for between $50 and $100.
Recall date
December 23, 2008
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled steel drum is made of steel and comes with two wooden drum sticks and a wooden stand. The sides of the drums are painted red. The drum pan is painted black with silver markings to show the location of notes. Each rim is stamped with a #5 or #6. Not all drums stamped with a #5 are affected by this recall.

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