CPSC recall · Reported January 14, 2004
CPSC, Kindermusik International Announce Recall of "Lily Pad Clacker" Instruments
The green coating on the Lily Pad Clacker instruments contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.
Kindermusik International, of Browns Summit, N.c. recalled The Lily Pad Clackers are wooden rhythm instruments designed for use with the Frog Went A….
CPSC, Kindermusik International Announce Recall of "Lily Pad Clacker" Instruments was recalled by Kindermusik International, of Browns Summit, N.c. in January 14, 2004. Reason: The green coating on the Lily Pad Clacker instruments contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisonin…. Remedy: Return the Lily Pad Clackers to Kindermusik International in the postage paid box provide…. Verify recall #04531 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Kindermusik International, of Browns Summit, N.c. issued this CPSC recall-The green coating on the Lily Pad Clacker instruments contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisonin….
- None
- agency class
- January 14, 2004
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04531 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
The Lily Pad Clackers are wooden rhythm instruments designed for use with the Frog Went A-Dancing kit sold by Do-Re-Me & You!, a Kindermusik affiliate. The recalled instrument is 5.25 inches long, and is made of wood. It has two green "lily pads" that are connected to the base by a string. The Clackers were sold as part of a music kit.
Reason for recall
The green coating on the Lily Pad Clacker instruments contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.
Remedy, what to do
Return the Lily Pad Clackers to Kindermusik International in the postage paid box provided by the firm. Kindermusik will replace the product with a product of comparable value.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04531 |
| Date reported | January 14, 2004 |
| Date initiated | January 14, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Kindermusik International, of Browns Summit, N.c. |
| Affected scope | About 430 |
| 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
Return the Lily Pad Clackers to Kindermusik International in the postage paid box provided by the firm. Kindermusik will replace …
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