CPSC, Kindermusik International Announce Recall of "Fiddlesticks" Instruments
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2487.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2487.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Kindermusik Educators Sold The Music Kits, Including The Fiddlesticks, In The United States And Canada, From December 2002 Through January 2003. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2487.
For more information, contact Kindermusik at (800) 628- 5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or e-mail fiddlesticks@kindermusik.com. Consumers can visit the firm's website at www.kindermusik.com
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Kindermusik Educators Sold The Music Kits, Including The Fiddlesticks, In The United States And Canada, From December 2002 Through January 2003. Recall FAQ
Kindermusik Educators Sold The Music Kits, Including The Fiddlesticks, In The United States And Canada, From December 2002 Through January 2003. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Kindermusik International Announce Recall of "Fiddlesticks" Instruments. The notice was published on April 13, 2003 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 32,000 units are potentially affected.