CPSC recall 04-531, announced January 14, 2004, covers Kindermusik International Lily Pad Clacker Instruments (about 430 units). The green coating on the Lily Pad Clacker instruments contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children. The notice reports no incidents. Return the Lily Pad Clackers to Kindermusik International in the postage paid box provided by the firm. Recall contact: call (800) 628-5687, go to www.drmy.com, or email lilypad@kindermusik.com.
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Which products are included?
The Lily Pad Clackers are wooden rhythm instruments designed for use with the Frog Went A-Dancing kit sold by Do-Re-Me & You!, a Kindermusik affiliate. The recalled instrument is 5.25 inches long, and is made of wood. It has two green "lily pads" that are connected to the base by a string. The Clackers were sold as part of a music kit.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The green coating on the Lily Pad Clacker instruments contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Return the Lily Pad Clackers to Kindermusik International in the postage paid box provided by the firm. Kindermusik will replace the product with a product of comparable value.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Kindermusik International, of Browns Summit, N.C.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 04-531
- Units
- About 430
- Manufactured in
- India
- Sold at / sales period
- Do-Re-Me & You! consultants in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia and Texas, from October 2003 through December 2003, for about $30 for the music kit.
Lily Pad Clacker Instruments
CPSC product type: Toy Musical Instruments
Recall contact information
Kindermusik at (800) 628-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.drmy.com. Consumers also can email the firm at lilypad@kindermusik.com
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