Friday, May 23, 2008

May 23 2008 Recalls con't.

3. West Music Recalls Shaker Guiro Instruments Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
NEWS from CPSCU.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 22, 2008 Release #08-280 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 397-9378CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 West Music Recalls Shaker Guiro Instruments Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Basic Beat Shaker Guiro Instruments Units: About 6,500Importer/Distributor: Antigua Winds Inc., of San Antonio, TexasHazard: Surface paint on the recalled shaker guiro instrument contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

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. Sold by: West Music retail stores in Iowa and Illinois, the West Music catalog, online at http://www.westmusic.com/, and West Music booths at conventions and workshops nationwide, the Music Together Catalog, and http://www.musictogether.com/ from November 2001 through March 2008 for between $9 and $11. Manufactured in: TaiwanRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled shaker guiro instrument away from children and contact West Music to arrange to receive a replacement instrument.Consumer Contact: For additional information, 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

4. Disney Store Recalls Tinker Bell Wands Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
RELEASE#08-282 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 902-2798CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Disney Store Recalls Tinker Bell Wands Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Tinker Bell WandsUnits: About 8,000Retailer: Disney Store, of Pasadena, Calif. Importer: Hoop Retail Stores LLC, of Secaucus, N.J.Hazard: The paint on the pearl beads in the flowers of the wands contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled Tinker Bell wands are green and light up and sound when a button in the handle is pressed. The top of the wand has white plastic flowers, a green bow, and a pin with Tinker Bell's face on it. Sold at: Disney stores nationwide from April 2007 through October 2007 for about $13. Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and return it to a Disney Store for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Disney Store toll-free at (866) 902-2798 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.disneystore.com/

5. Sure Grip Paint Brushes Recalled by Early Childhood Resources Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Release #08-283 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 227-9028CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Sure Grip Paint Brushes Recalled by Early Childhood Resources Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Name of Product: Yellow Sure Grip Paint BrushesUnits: About 900Importer: Early Childhood Resources LLC, of Mt. Laurel, N.J.Hazard: Surface paint on the handle of the yellow paint brushes contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The paint brushes were sold in multi-color packages of four. Only the yellow brushes are included in the recall. The paint brushes have a rounded cylinder body with tan bristle tip brushes and measure about 4 inches in height. Sold by: Early Childhood Resource distributors, including teacher supply stores nationwide from May 2007 through December 2007 for about $4. Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paint brushes and contact Early Childhood resources to receive a free replacement product.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Early Childhood Resources (888) 227-9028 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.ecr4kids.com/

6. Floppy Friends Horse Toys Recalled by Toy Investments Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Release #08-285 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 356-0474CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Floppy Friends Horse Toys Recalled by Toy Investments Due to Violation of Lead Paint

Name of Product: Floppy Friends Horse Toys Importer: Toy Investments Inc., d/b/a Toysmith, of Auburn, Wash.Hazard: Surface paint on the toy horse contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled horse toy has a push up base. When the base is pushed up, the toy horse is floppy. When released, the toy horse stands up straight. The horse is brown and white and the base is green with orange, red flowers and dark blue flowers. Sold at: Hobby stores, gas stations, gift shops and toy stores nationwide from February 2008 through April 2008 for about $4. Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Toy Investments Inc. at (800) 356-0474 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Website at http://www.toysmith.com/

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