CPSC recall 08-280, announced May 22, 2008, covers Antigua Winds Basic Beat Shaker Guiro Instruments (about 6,500 units). Surface paint on the recalled shaker guiro instrument contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled shaker guiro instrument away from children and contact West Music to arrange to receive a replacement instrument. Recall contact: call (800) 397-9378, or email service@westmusic.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Surface paint on the recalled shaker guiro instrument contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled shaker guiro instrument away from children and contact West Music to arrange to receive a replacement instrument.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Antigua Winds
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 08-280
- Units
- About 6,500
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- Antigua Winds Inc., of San Antonio, Texas
Basic Beat Shaker Guiro Instruments
CPSC product type: Toy Musical Instruments
Recall contact information
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
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