CPSC, Kindermusik International Announce Recall of "Fiddlesticks" Instruments
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-04-13). Hazards: choking. About 32,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03534 |
| Published | 2003-04-13 |
| Last updated | 2025-07-14 |
| Product category | Musical Instruments |
| Products | Fiddlestick instruments |
| Firm named in the title | Kindermusik International |
| Firms | Kindermusik International, of Browns Summit, N.C. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 32,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Kindermusik educators sold the music kits, including the Fiddlesticks, in the United States and Canada, from December 2002 through January 2003. |
Description
Fiddlesticks are wooden rhythm instruments designed for use in the Kindermusik classroom and at home. The recalled instrument is 7" long, 1" in diameter, and is made of wood. It is hollowed out in the middle. Steel balls are inserted into the middle of the instrument to create a shaker sound and the ends are capped with wooden plugs. They are primarily sold as part of a music instructional kit.
Hazard
Some of the Fiddlesticks have caps that can become loose, allowing ball bearings to spill from the inside of the sticks. Both the caps and the ball bearings pose a potential choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the Fiddlesticks immediately and return them to their Kindermusik educator for a free replacement. Kindermusik will replace this product with either re-designed Fiddlesticks or an instrument of comparable value.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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