BRIO Corp. Recalls Bell Rattles for Choking Hazard
Recall 07052 · Dec 13, 2006 · BRIO Corp.
5,550
units affected
5,550
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07052
- Date
- Dec 13, 2006
- Company
- BRIO Corp.
- Units affected
- 5,550
- Product
- BRIO Bell Rattles
- Product type
- Rattles
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves wooden rattles with six-multi-colored slats used to connect the two, red round ends. A metal bell is contained within the slats. The rattles measure 2 1/2 inches in diameter by 2 1/2 inches in height. The name BRIO appears on one of the wooden sides.
What can happen
The small bell positioned between the wood slats can break and allow access to small parts. This poses a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children and contact K'NEX for a free replacement toy.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries or incidents have been reported.
- Sold at
- Mail order, Internet and specialty toy stores nationwide from February 2005 through April 2006 for about $5.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled brio bell rattles?
Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children and contact K'NEX for a free replacement toy.
What is the hazard?
The small bell positioned between the wood slats can break and allow access to small parts. This poses a choking hazard to young children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.