CPSC, Kindermusik International Announce Recall of “Fiddlesticks” Instruments

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Recall Category: Kids Recalls

Recall Date: 2003-04-13T00:00:00

Product: Fiddlestick instruments

Company: Kindermusik International, of Browns Summit, N.C.

Hazard: 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.

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.

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.

Incidents / Injuries: None reported.

Recall Number: 03534

Product Type: Other Children’s Product

Hazard Type: Choking Hazard

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