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Musical Shaker Instrument Recalled by Woodstock Percussion Due to Laceration and Choking Hazard

Name: Musical Shaker Instrument Recalled by Woodstock Percussion Due to Laceration and Choking Hazard
Brand: Musical Shaker Instrument
SKU: CPSC-11238
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: June 2, 2011Recall ID: 11238Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / 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.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Gripper Shaker musical instrument

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Musical-Shaker-Instrument-Recalled-by-Woodstock-Percussion-Due-to-Laceration-and
Title	Musical Shaker Instrument Recalled by Woodstock Percussion Due to Laceration and Choking Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11238.11238a.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	The handles can detach from the shaker, posing laceration and choking hazards by exposing rough edges and allowing access to small steel pellets and a plastic plug.
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11238.11238b.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	The marking “B4” is printed on the rounded top of each shaker
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	The company received one report from a consumer that the handles on two Gripper Shakers detached. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	Gripper Shaker musical instrument
Products › Type	Other Musical Instruments
Products › Category I D	67830
Products › Number Of Units	About 9,400 in the U.S. and 700 in Canada
Recall I D	688
Remedies › Name	Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Woodstock Percussion Inc. to receive a $7 refund.
Importers › Name	Woodstock Percussion Inc., of Shokan, N.Y.
Retailers › Name	Mail-order catalogs, websites and retail stores nationwide between August 2010 and March 2011 for about $5.
Recall Date	2011-06-02T00:00:00
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.
Recall Number	11238
Remedy Options › Option	Refund
Inconjunctions › U R L	http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2011/11823r-eng.php
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
Last Publish Date	2016-07-08T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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