Recalls: Toy Musical Instruments

June 2, 2011 Musical Shaker Instrument Recalled by Woodstock Percussion Due to Laceration and Choking Hazard

The shakers are plastic musical instruments, 5.5 inches long, with rounded, egg-shaped tops containing steel pellets and open circular handles. They come in blue and green and are sold separately. The marking “B4” is printed on the rounded top of each shaker. Read more.


April 28, 2010 Discount School Supply Recalls Double Egg Shakers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

This recall involves egg shakers sold in packages of two. The words “Double Eggs” and “Breeded to produce great sound” are printed on the front of the package. Only the red eggs are subject to the violation of the lead paint standard. Read more.


April 27, 2010 Step2® Recalls Basic Rhythms Drum™ Toys Due to Choking Hazard

This recall involves Step2® Basic Rhythm Drums™ intended for preschool age children. The toy drum is sold with two drumsticks that can be stored in clips on the side of the drum. A red "Step2®" logo in printed on the side of the drum. Read more.


April 16, 2009 Toy Maracas Recalled by Tupperware U.S. Due to Choking and Suffocation Hazards

This recall involves blue and red toy maracas with yellow handles. The maracas were used by Tupperware representatives during sales presentations. Cut-outs in the shape of stars, squares and other geometric figures are located inside the maraca. Read more.


January 14, 2009 Toy Xylophones Recalled by The Land of Nod Due to Choking Hazard

The recalled product is a rolling xylophone made of metal, wood and plastic. It has four wheels and a string to pull the toy. The xylophone has eight metal bars, each of which is attached with two pegs. The name ‘Janod’ is printed on each side between the wheels, and on the back wheels. Read more.


December 23, 2008 Woodstock Percussion Inc. Recalls Toy Drums Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

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. Read more.


November 4, 2008 Toy Xylophones Recalled by King Import Warehouse Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

This recall involves a miniature toy xylophone with item number KW20119. The toy xylophone measures about 12 inches long by 5 inches wide. It has a lavender frame, a lavender mallet, and four bars which are orange, yellow, green, and white. The item number can be found on the packaging. Read more.


July 29, 2008 Wooden Toys Recalled by Earthentree Due To Choking and Strangulation Hazards

This recall involves a variety of wooden toys including egg shakers (maracas), pull toys, rattles, and trains. The toys are painted glossy red, orange, green, brown, yellow or natural wood. Read more.


May 22, 2008 West Music Recalls Shaker Guiro Instruments Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

The recalled shaker guiro is a ridged, cylinder-shaped percussion instrument that contains beads and is played by scraping a stick along the surface. The shaker guiro measures about 2” wide x 5” long. One end of the instrument is painted red and the other end is painted blue. The center section and stick are natural wood. “Basic Beat 5” Guiro/Shaker,” “SHBB5,” and “Recommended for Ages 6+” are printed on the packaging. Read more.


February 7, 2008 West Music Recalls Egg-Shaker Toy Instruments Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazards

This recall involves clear, plastic egg-shaped instruments with various color beads inside. The beads inside the shaker instrument come in five colors: red, white, green, dark blue and aqua. “Basic Beat” and “Jumbo Egg Crystal” is printed on a label attached to the plastic bag packaging. Model numbers “BB5102” and “202212” are printed on the side of the label. Read more.