CPSCJune 2, 2011

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.

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