CPSC, BRIO Corp. Announce Recall of Toy Trumpet
Recalled February 25, 2003 · CPSC recall 03524 · BRIO
Hazard
A small knob on the side of the trumpet can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
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.
Units
About 4,000
Incidents / injuries
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.
Description
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.
What to do
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.
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
Product
Ambi Bird Trumpet toys
Distributed by
The BRIO Corp., of Germantown, Wis.
Retailers
Back to Basics Toys, a mail order catalog, sold the trumpets nationwide, from September 2001 through November 2002, for about $13.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →