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CPSC, Kindermusik International Announce Recall of "Fiddlesticks" Instruments

Reported: April 13, 2003 Initiated: April 13, 2003 #03534

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Units Affected
32,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Kindermusik-International-Announce-Recall-of-Fiddlesticks-Instruments

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Kindermusik International, of Browns Summit, N.C.. Units affected: 32,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 13, 2003. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 03534.

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