Shaker Guiro Musical Instruments Recalled

Date:
May 22, 2008
Category:
Toys & Games
Company/Brand:
Antigua Winds
The Danger:
Paint on the recalled shaker guiro instrument contains excessive levels of lead.
Description:
The recall includes about 6,500 shaker guiros, which are ridged, cylinder-shaped percussion instruments that contain beads and are played by scraping a stick along the surface. The shaker guiro measures about 2 inches wide by 5 inches long. One end of the instrument is painted red and one 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.
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 for between $9 and $11.
What To Do:
Take the recalled shaker guiro instrument away from children immediately and contact West Music to arrange to receive a replacement instrument. For additional information, contact West Music at (800) 397-9378 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, or e-mail the company at service@westmusic.com.
For More Information:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08280.html

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