CPSC recall 09-076, announced December 23, 2008, covers Woodstock Percussion Calypso Steel Drums (about 2,800 units). Surface paint on the recalled toy drums contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call (866) 543-2848, go to www.woodstockpercussion.com, or email safety@chimes.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Surface paint on the recalled toy drums contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Woodstock Percussion
- Manufacturer
- Woodstock Percussion Inc., of Shokan, N.Y.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 09-076
- Units
- About 2,800
- Manufactured in
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Sold at / sales period
- Mail order catalogues, Web sites and retail stores nationwide from December 2006 through December 2007 for between $50 and $100.
Calypso Steel Drums
CPSC product type: Toy Musical Instruments
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers can contact Woodstock Percussion toll-free at (866) 543-2848 anytime, e-mail safety@chimes.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.woodstockpercussion.com
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