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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2008-05-22

West Music Recalls Shaker Guiro Instruments Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Is my product affected?

Basic Beat Shaker Guiro Instruments

  • Brand Antigua Winds Inc., of San Antonio, Texas

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

West Music is recalling shaker guiro instruments because the surface paint contains excessive levels of lead, which violates federal lead paint standards. The recalled instrument is a ridged, cylinder-shaped percussion shaker measuring about 2 inches wide by 5 inches long, with one red-painted end and one blue-painted end, a natural wood center section, and a wooden stick. The packaging identifies it as "Basic Beat 5 Guiro/Shaker," model "SHBB5," and states it is recommended for ages 6 and up.

Consumers who have this product should immediately remove it from children's access and contact West Music to arrange for a replacement instrument.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Surface paint on the recalled shaker guiro instrument contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled shaker guiro instrument away from children and contact West Music to arrange to receive a replacement instrument.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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