West Music Recalls Shaker Guiro Instruments Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Source: CPSC Recall #08280
Recall Date
2008-05-22
Manufacturer
Antigua Winds Inc., of San Antonio, Texas
Units Affected
About 6,500
Products Involved
Basic Beat Shaker Guiro Instruments
Hazard
Surface paint on the recalled shaker guiro instrument contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled shaker guiro instrument away from children and contact West Music to arrange to receive a replacement instrument.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
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.
Manufactured In
Taiwan
Full Recall 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 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28