Woodstock Percussion Inc. Recalls Toy Drums Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 09-076 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- December 23, 2008
- Brand
- Woodstock Percussion
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- Calypso Steel Drums
- Hazard
- Violation of Lead Paint Standard
- Hazard type
- Poisoning and toxic substances
- Units
- About 2,800
- Made in
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Calypso Steel Drums · About 2,800 units
Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Mail order catalogues, Web sites and retail stores nationwide from December 2006 through December 2007 for between $50 and $100.; Woodstock Percussion Inc., of Shokan, N.Y..
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can contact Woodstock Percussion toll-free at (866) 543-2848 anytime, e-mail safety@chimes.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.woodstockpercussion.com
Recall history and context
Woodstock Percussion appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Calypso Steel Drums (About 2,800 units). The recalled steel drum is made of steel and comes with two wooden drum sticks and a wooden stand.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Violation of Lead Paint Standard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.