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

U.S. CPSCChokingCutsJun 2, 2011
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.
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.
The marking "B4" is printed on the rounded top of each shaker
The marking "B4" is printed on the rounded top of each shaker

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Refund

Incidents & injuries

The company received one report from a consumer that the handles on two Gripper Shakers detached. No injuries have been reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

Mail-order catalogs, websites and retail stores nationwide between August 2010 and March 2011 for about $5.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Woodstock Percussion, Inc. toll free at (866) 543-2848 anytime, via email at [email protected], or visit the website at www.woodstockpercussion.net

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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