West Music Recalls Shaker Guiro Instruments Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-05-22). Hazards: lead, non compliance. About 6,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08280 |
| Published | 2008-05-22 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Toy Musical Instruments |
| Products | Basic Beat Shaker Guiro Instruments |
| Firm named in the title | West Music |
| Firms | Antigua Winds Inc., of San Antonio, Texas (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 6,500 |
| Hazard classes | lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | West Music retail stores in Iowa and Illinois, the West Music catalog, online at www.westmusic.com, and West Music booths at conventions and workshops nationwide, the Music Together Catalog, and www.musictogether.com from November 2001 through March 2008 for between $9 and $11. |
Description
The recalled shaker guiro is a ridged, cylinder-shaped percussion instrument that contains beads and is played by scraping a stick along the surface. The shaker guiro measures about 2" wide x 5" long. One end of the instrument is painted red and the other end is painted blue. The center section and stick are natural wood. "Basic Beat 5" Guiro/Shaker," "SHBB5," and "Recommended for Ages 6+" are printed on the packaging.
Hazard
Surface paint on the recalled shaker guiro instrument contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled shaker guiro instrument away from children and contact West Music to arrange to receive a replacement instrument.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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