CPSC, BRIO® Corp. Announce Recall of Toy Drums
CPSC recall 04028 · announced November 6, 2003 · Brio® · 2,100 units affected
The product
The recalled Plan Toys Solid Drum is natural wood with blue and red triangles painted on the side. The drum measures 6-1/4 inches in diameter and 3 inches high and has curved holes carved into the top. On the bottom of the drum are three rubber feet attached with screws. The recalled lot numbers are 46271068, 1546214 and 4345141 and are printed on the inside flap of the packaging. A stamp on the bottom of the drum displays the Plan Toys logo.
The hazard
The three rubber feet, which are screwed into the bottom of the drum, could be removed in some cases, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers who purchased recalled drums should take them away from young children immediately and call BRIO® for information on receiving a refund or replacement product.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Specialty toy stores, Internet retailers and mail order catalogs sold the recalled toy drum nationwide, from March 2003 through September 2003, for about $15.
Consumer contact: For more information, contact BRIO® at (888) 274- 6869 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.