Musical Shaker Instrument Recalled by Woodstock
Musical Shaker Instrument Recalled by Woodstock Percussion Due to Laceration and Choking Hazard
Why was Musical Shaker Instrument Recalled by Woodstock recalled?
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 should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Woodstock Percussion Inc. to receive a $7 refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Woodstock Percussion, Inc. toll free at (866) 543-2848 anytime, via email at [email protected], or visit the website at www.woodstockpercussion.net
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
- Gripper Shaker musical instrument
- Company
- Woodstock Percussion Inc., of Shokan, N.Y.
- Quantity
- About 9,400 in the U.S. and 700 in Canada
- Sold at
- Mail-order catalogs, websites and retail stores nationwide between August 2010 and March 2011 for about $5.
- Recall date
- June 2, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- The company received one report from a consumer that the handles on two Gripper Shakers detached. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.