CPSC recall 03534
Fiddlestick instruments
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-07-14
On 2025-07-14 the CPSC announced a recall of Fiddlestick instruments by Kindermusik International, citing some of the Fiddlesticks have caps that can become loose, allowing ball bearings to spill from the inside of the sticks. Both the caps and the ball bearings pose a potential choki….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03534 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2003-04-13 |
| Published | 2025-07-14 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Kindermusik International |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Fiddlestick instruments | 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.
Reason
Some of the Fiddlesticks have caps that can become loose, allowing ball bearings to spill from the inside of the sticks. Both the caps and the ball bearings pose a potential choking hazard to young children.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Kindermusik-International-Announce-Recall-of-Fiddlesticks-Instruments
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