Musical Shaker Instrument Recalled by Woodstock Percussion Due to Laceration and Choking Hazard
Recalled June 2, 2011 · CPSC recall 11238 · Musical
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 9,400 in the U.S. and 700 in Canada
Incidents / injuries
The company received one report from a consumer that the handles on two Gripper Shakers detached. No injuries have been reported.
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.
What to do
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
Product
Gripper Shaker musical instrument
Imported by
Woodstock Percussion Inc., of Shokan, N.Y.
Retailers
Mail-order catalogs, websites and retail stores nationwide between August 2010 and March 2011 for about $5.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →