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

Recall #: 11238
Affected scope: About 9,400 in the U.S. and 700 in Canada

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Musical Shaker Instrument Recalled by Woodstock Percussion Due to Laceration and Choking … was recalled and listed by the CPSC in June 2, 2011. Reason: The handle can detach from the shaker, exposing a rough edge and posing a laceration hazard. The detached han…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Woodstock Percussion Inc.…. Verify recall #11238 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The handle can detach from the shaker, exposing a rough edge and posing a laceration hazard. The detached han….

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agency class: June 2, 2011
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11238 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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.

Reason for recall

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, what to do

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Woodstock Percussion Inc. to receive a $7 refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	11238
Date reported	June 2, 2011
Date initiated	June 2, 2011
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 9,400 in the U.S. and 700 in Canada
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 product immediately and contact Woodstock Percussion Inc. to receive a $7 refund.

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

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.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Woodstock Percussion Inc. to receive a $7 refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 2, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11238.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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