Chem-Pak Recalls Finger-Ease Guitar String Lubricants Due to Skin Irritation Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2024-08-08). Models: 220B. About 21,130 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 24337 |
| Published | 2024-08-08 |
| Last updated | 2024-08-08 |
| Products | Finger-Ease Guitar String Lubricants |
| Firm named in the title | Chem-Pak |
| Firms | Chem-Pak Inc., of Martinsburg, West Virginia (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 21,130 |
| Model numbers | 220B |
| Remedy classes | replace, dispose, stop use |
| Sold | Sweetwater, Guitar Center and U.S. Band & Orchestra Supplies stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, MusiciansFriend.com and StLouisMusic.com from March 2024 through May 2024 for between $7 and $9. |
Description
This recall involves one production batch of Finger-Ease Guitar String Lubricant. The product is a clear aerosol spray sold in a white-color steel can with a black cap. The product measures about 1.5 inches long, 1.5 inches wide and 6 inches tall, and weighs about 4.5 ounces. The product has a picture of a brown guitar with the words "Tone Finger Ease Guitar String Lubricant" in brown, black and red lettering. There is a red horizontal stripe on the can. Printed on the can is "Manufactured by Chem-Pak, Inc.", and the production batch code is printed in black ink on the bottom of the steel container with model number 220B and lot code 106824.
Hazard
The recalled guitar string lubricant contains a contaminant, posing a risk of skin irritation.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled guitar lubricant and contact Chem-Pak to receive a free replacement. Do not empty the product prior to disposal or pour the product down the toilet or drain. Consumers should mark the bottom of the product with the word "Recalled" and the date in permanent marker, then upload a photo of marked product, the product's model number and lot code, and a photo of the disposed product in the trash, and submit the photo online at https://chem-pak.com/productrecalls/. Upon successful registration, the firm will issue a replacement to purchasers.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of minor skin irritation.
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