WAS THERE NO STRINGING THIS ALONG?
According to a press release issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, these American-made guitar-string lubricants pose a "risk of skin irritation."
Some 21,000 units recalled.
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Chem-Pak Recalls Finger-Ease Guitar String Lubricants Due to Skin Irritation Hazard
Name of Product:
Finger-Ease Guitar String Lubricants
Hazard:
The recalled guitar string lubricant contains a contaminant, posing a risk of skin irritation.
Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
August 08, 2024
Units:
About 21,130
Consumer Contact
Chem-Pak Inc toll-free at 888-504-9533 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email at productrecalls@chem-pak.com, or online at https://chem-pak.com/productrecalls/ or at https://chem-pak.com/ and click on “Recalls” at the top of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Description:
This recall involves one production batch of Finger-Ease Guitar String Lubricant. The product is a clear aerosol spray sold in a white-color steel can with a black cap. The product measures about 1.5 inches long, 1.5 inches wide and 6 inches tall, and weighs about 4.5 ounces. The product has a picture of a brown guitar with the words “Tone Finger Ease Guitar String Lubricant” in brown, black and red lettering. There is a red horizontal stripe on the can. Printed on the can is “Manufactured by Chem-Pak, Inc.”, and the production batch code is printed in black ink on the bottom of the steel container with model number 220B and lot code 106824.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled guitar lubricant and contact Chem-Pak to receive a free replacement. Do not empty the product prior to disposal or pour the product down the toilet or drain. Consumers should mark the bottom of the product with the word “Recalled” and the date in permanent marker, then upload a photo of marked product, the product’s model number and lot code, and a photo of the disposed product in the trash, and submit the photo online at https://chem-pak.com/productrecalls/. Upon successful registration, the firm will issue a replacement to purchasers.
Incidents/Injuries:
The firm has received one report of minor skin irritation.
Sold At:
Sweetwater, Guitar Center and U.S. Band & Orchestra Supplies stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, MusiciansFriend.com and StLouisMusic.com from March 2024 through May 2024 for between $7 and $9.
Manufacturer(s):
Chem-Pak Inc., of Martinsburg, West Virginia
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
24-337
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Now how irritating was that?
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