Musical Shaker Instrument Recalled by Woodstock Percussion Due to Laceration and Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-06-02). Hazards: laceration, choking. About 9,400 units in the US and 700 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11238 |
| Published | 2011-06-02 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-08 |
| Product category | Other Musical Instruments |
| Products | Gripper Shaker musical instrument |
| Firm named in the title | Woodstock Percussion |
| Firms | Woodstock Percussion Inc., of Shokan, N.Y. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 9,400 |
| Units (Canada) | 700 |
| Hazard classes | laceration, choking |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Mail-order catalogs, websites and retail stores nationwide between August 2010 and March 2011 for about $5. |
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.
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
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Woodstock Percussion Inc. to receive a $7 refund.
Incidents and injuries
The company received one report from a consumer that the handles on two Gripper Shakers detached. No injuries have been reported.
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