Chem-Pak Recalls Finger-Ease Guitar String Lubricants Due to Skin Irritation Hazard
Recall 24337 · Aug 8, 2024 · Chem-Pak
21,130
units affected
21,130
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24337
- Date
- Aug 8, 2024
- Company
- Chem-Pak
- Units affected
- 21,130
- Product
- Finger-Ease Guitar String Lubricants
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
This recall involves one production batch of Finger-Ease Guitar String Lubricant. The product is a clear aerosol spray sold in a white-color steel can with a black cap. The product measures about 1.5 inches long, 1.5 inches wide and 6 inches tall, and weighs about 4.5 ounces. The product has a picture of a brown guitar with the words "Tone Finger Ease Guitar String Lubricant" in brown, black and red lettering. There is a red horizontal stripe on the can. Printed on the can is "Manufactured by Chem-Pak, Inc.", and the production batch code is printed in black ink on the bottom of the steel container with model number 220B and lot code 106824.
What can happen
The recalled guitar string lubricant contains a contaminant, posing a risk of skin irritation.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled guitar lubricant and contact Chem-Pak to receive a free replacement. Do not empty the product prior to disposal or pour the product down the toilet or drain. Consumers should mark the bottom of the product with the word "Recalled" and the date in permanent marker, then upload a photo of marked product, the product's model number and lot code, and a photo of the disposed product in the trash, and submit the photo online at https://chem-pak.com/productrecalls/. Upon successful registration, the firm will issue a replacement to purchasers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of minor skin irritation.
- Sold at
- Sweetwater, Guitar Center and U.S. Band & Orchestra Supplies stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, MusiciansFriend.com and StLouisMusic.com from March 2024 through May 2024 for between $7 and $9.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled finger-ease guitar string lubricants?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled guitar lubricant and contact Chem-Pak to receive a free replacement. Do not empty the product prior to disposal or pour the product down the toilet or drain. Consumers should mark the bottom of the product with the word "Recalled" and the date in permanent marker.
What is the hazard?
The recalled guitar string lubricant contains a contaminant, posing a risk of skin irritation.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.