Gripper Shaker – Laceration and Choking Risk (2011)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Gripper Shaker musical instrument
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling Gripper Shaker musical instrument. The hazard is: The handle can detach from the shaker, exposing a rough edge and posing a laceration hazard. The det. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The handle can detach from the shaker, exposing a rough edge and posing a laceration hazard. The detached handle also exposes small steel pellets and a plastic plug which pose choking hazards.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Woodstock Percussion Inc. to receive a $7 refund.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026