Musical Shaker Instrument Recalled by Woodstock Percussion Due to Laceration and Choking Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 11-238 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- June 2, 2011
- Brand
- Woodstock Percussion
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Gripper Shaker musical instrument
- Hazard
- Laceration and Choking Hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestionLaceration and cuts
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 9,400 in the U.S. and 700 in Canada
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 8, 2016
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Gripper Shaker musical instrument · About 9,400 in the U.S. and 700 in Canada units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Mail-order catalogs, websites and retail stores nationwide between August 2010 and March 2011 for about $5.; Woodstock Percussion Inc., of Shokan, N.Y..
Injuries or incidents reported
The company received one report from a consumer that the handles on two Gripper Shakers detached. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Woodstock Percussion, Inc. toll free at (866) 543-2848 anytime, via email at safety@chimes.com, or visit the website at www.woodstockpercussion.net
Recall history and context
Woodstock Percussion appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Gripper Shaker musical instrument (About 9,400 in the U.S. and 700 in Canada units). 5 inches long, with rounded, egg-shaped tops containing steel pellets and open circular handles.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration and Choking Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Woodstock Percussion Inc. to receive a $7 refund.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 8, 2016. 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.