CPSC recall · Reported April 13, 2003
CPSC, Kindermusik International Announce Recall of "Fiddlesticks" Instruments
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 choki…
Kindermusik International, of Browns Summit, N.c. recalled Fiddlesticks are wooden rhythm instruments designed for use in the Kindermusik classroom ….
CPSC, Kindermusik International Announce Recall of "Fiddlesticks" Instruments was recalled by Kindermusik International, of Browns Summit, N.c. in April 13, 2003. Reason: Some of the Fiddlesticks have caps that can become loose, allowing ball bearings to spill from the inside of …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the Fiddlesticks immediately and return them to their Kinderm…. Verify recall #03534 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Kindermusik International, of Browns Summit, N.c. issued this CPSC recall-Some of the Fiddlesticks have caps that can become loose, allowing ball bearings to spill from the inside of ….
- None
- agency class
- 32K units
- affected scope
- April 13, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03534 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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, what to 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03534 |
| Date reported | April 13, 2003 |
| Date initiated | April 13, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Kindermusik International, of Browns Summit, N.c. |
| Affected scope | 32,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the Fiddlesticks immediately and return them to their Kindermusik educator for a free replacement. Ki…
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