CPSC, BRIO Corp. Announce Recall of Toy Trumpet
CPSC recall 03524 · announced February 25, 2003 · The Brio · 4,000 units affected
The product
The red and blue trumpets are about 5 inches long, with a yellow bird attached to the top. A yellow knob on the side of the trumpet spins the bird. The words "Ambi Toys" are engraved on the side of the trumpet.
The hazard
A small knob on the side of the trumpet can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should take these toy trumpets away from young children immediately and return them to BRIO for a replacement toy trumpet or another toy of equal value.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): BRIO has not received any reports of injuries or incidents involving these toy trumpets. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Sold at: Back to Basics Toys, a mail order catalog, sold the trumpets nationwide, from September 2001 through November 2002, for about $13.
Consumer contact: For more information, consumers can contact BRIO toll-free at (888) 274-6869 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.briotoy.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.