CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, Kindermusik International Announce Recall of "Lily Pad Clacker" Instruments

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 04-531

Date: January 13, 2004

Product Name: "Lily Pad Clacker" Instruments

Recall Description:

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kindermusik International, of Browns Summit, N.C., is voluntarily recalling about 430 "Lily Pad Clacker" Instruments. The green coating on the Lily Pad Clacker instruments contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.Name of Product: "Lily Pad Clacker" InstrumentsUnits: About 430Manufacturer: Kindermusik International, of Browns Summit, N.C.Hazard: The green coating on the Lily Pad Clacker instruments contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: 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.Sold by: 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.Manufactured In: IndiaRemedy: 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.Consumer Contact: 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 (note added 01/18/2005 - recall information is no longer on the firm's website). Consumers also can email the firm at lilypad@kindermusik.com.

Hazard Description:

The green coating on the Lily Pad Clacker instruments contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 430

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

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.

Manufactured In:

India