Woodstock Percussion Inc. Recalls Toy Drums Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 09076 · Dec 23, 2008 · Woodstock Percussion Inc.
2,800
units affected
2,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09076
- Date
- Dec 23, 2008
- Company
- Woodstock Percussion Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,800
- Product
- Calypso Steel Drums
- Product type
- Toy Musical Instruments
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled steel drum is made of steel and comes with two wooden drum sticks and a wooden stand. The sides of the drums are painted red. The drum pan is painted black with silver markings to show the location of notes. Each rim is stamped with a #5 or #6. Not all drums stamped with a #5 are affected by this recall.
What can happen
Surface paint on the recalled toy drums contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled steel drum away from children and return it to Woodstock Percussion for a replacement drum and a $5 credit or payment.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Mail order catalogues, Web sites and retail stores nationwide from December 2006 through December 2007 for between $50 and $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled calypso steel drums?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled steel drum away from children and return it to Woodstock Percussion for a replacement drum and a $5 credit or payment.
What is the hazard?
Surface paint on the recalled toy drums contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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.