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Archived – Basic Beat Shaker Guiro Instruments
- Starting date:
- May 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- May 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Poisoning Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001689
Affected products
Basic Beat Shaker Guiro Instruments
Product description
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 5 cm wide x 12.7 cm 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.
Hazard identified
Surface paint on the recalled shaker guiro instrument contains excessive levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
No incidents or injuries have been reported to Health Canada.
For more information on the risks and symptoms of lead exposure, visit the following Healthy Canadians page: Reduce your exposure to lead.
Number sold
Exact number sold in Canada is not known at this time.
Time period sold
Shaker Guiro Instruments were sold between November 2001 through March 2008.
Companies
- Importer
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Antigua Winds Inc.
San Antonio
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately the recalled shaker guiro instrument away from children.
Consumers may contact West Music to arrange to receive a replacement instrument.
For additional information, consumers may 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.