CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Surface paint on the recalled shaker guiro instrument contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
West Music Recalls Shaker Guiro Instruments Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately take the recalled shaker guiro instrument away from children and contact West Music to arrange to receive a replacement instrument.
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
Recall Details
Sold At
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
Injuries
None reported.
Recall Number
08280
Product Information
Product Name
Basic Beat Shaker Guiro Instruments
Product Type
Toy Musical Instruments
Number of Units
About 6,500
Imported By
Antigua Winds Inc., of San Antonio, Texas
Manufactured In
Taiwan