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

Active Recall Announced May 22, 2008 CPSC #08280

Quick answer

West Music Recalls Shaker Guiro Instruments Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard is CPSC recall #08280, announced on May 22, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately take the recalled shaker guiro instrument away from children and contact west music to arrange to receive a replacement instrument.. Affected brand: Antigua Winds Inc..

Hazard

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

Recalled brands

Antigua Winds Inc.

Remedy

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

Recall date

May 22, 2008

Categories

Toy Musical Instruments

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08280?

CPSC recall #08280 covers West Music Recalls Shaker Guiro Instruments Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 22, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #08280?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08280 is consumers should immediately take the recalled shaker guiro instrument away from children and contact west music to arrange to receive a replacement instrument.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell West Music Recalls Shaker Guiro Instruments Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/West-Music-Recalls-Shaker-Guiro-Instruments-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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