Name of Product:
Finger-Ease Guitar String Lubricants
Hazard:
The recalled guitar string lubricant contains a contaminant, posing a risk of skin irritation.
Recall Date:
August 08, 2024
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
Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic. Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.
If you are experiencing issues with a recall remedy or believe a company is being non-responsive to your remedy request, please use this form and explain the situation to CPSC.
About the U.S. CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.
For lifesaving information:
