Finger-Ease Guitar String Lubricants Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 16, 2026

Recall Information Record
Database Entry ID: 10030
Recall Number: 24337
Date of Record: 2024-08-08

1. Recall Summary
Chem-Pak Inc., of Martinsburg, West Virginia, is recalling one production batch of Finger-Ease Guitar String Lubricant. The recall was initiated due to the presence of a contaminant in the product, which poses a risk of skin irritation. The recall was published on August 8, 2024. The firm has received one report of minor skin irritation associated with the product.

2. Affected Products
The recall involves Finger-Ease Guitar String Lubricant from a single production batch. The product is a clear aerosol spray sold in a white-color steel can with a black cap. It measures approximately 1.5 inches long, 1.5 inches wide, and 6 inches tall, and weighs about 4.5 ounces. The can features a picture of a brown guitar with the words “Tone Finger Ease Guitar String Lubricant” in brown, black, and red lettering, and includes a red horizontal stripe. The can is printed with “Manufactured by Chem-Pak, Inc.” The specific identifying marks are the model number 220B and the lot code 106824, which are printed in black ink on the bottom of the steel container. Approximately 21,130 units are affected. The products were 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.

3. Hazard Information
The recalled guitar string lubricant contains a contaminant. This contaminant poses a risk of skin irritation. The firm has received one report of minor skin irritation related to this product. No other injuries or incidents have been reported in the source data.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled guitar lubricant. Consumers must not empty the product prior to disposal. The product should not be poured down the toilet or drain. Consumers are instructed to mark the bottom of the product with the word “Recalled” and the date using a permanent marker. After marking the product, consumers must take a photo of the marked product, including the product’s model number and lot code, and a photo of the disposed product in the trash. These photos must be submitted online at https://chem-pak.com/productrecalls/. Upon successful registration and submission of the required photos, the firm will issue a replacement to purchasers.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy for this recall is a free replacement product. Consumers who follow the disposal and registration instructions will receive a replacement from Chem-Pak Inc. No refund option is specified in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
Consumers may contact Chem-Pak Inc. toll-free at 888-504-9533 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers may also email the firm at productrecalls@chem-pak.com. Additional information is available online at https://chem-pak.com/productrecalls/ or by visiting https://chem-pak.com/ and clicking on “Recalls” at the top of the page.

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