CPSCGeneral Alert
West Music Recalls Shaker Guiro Instruments Due to Violation of Lead Paint Stand...
Published: May 22, 2008Recall ID: 08280Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Surface paint on the recalled shaker guiro instrument contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Basic Beat Shaker Guiro Instruments
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/West-Music-Recalls-Shaker-Guiro-Instruments-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard |
| Title | West Music Recalls Shaker Guiro Instruments Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/eb08e66bc0254f499be17aa85dd2ef4e.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Shaker Guiro Instrument |
| Hazards › Name | Surface paint on the recalled shaker guiro instrument contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Basic Beat Shaker Guiro Instruments |
| Products › Type | Toy Musical Instruments |
| Products › Category I D | 2199 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 6,500 |
| Recall I D | 4300 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled shaker guiro instrument away from children and contact West Music to arrange to receive a replacement instrument. |
| Importers › Name | Antigua Winds Inc., of San Antonio, Texas |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2008-05-22T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 08280 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact West Music at (800) 397-9378 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, or email the firm at service@westmusic.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |