Safety regulator, BRIO® Corp. Announce Recall of Toy Drums
Recall 04028 · Nov 6, 2003 · BRIO® Corp.
2,100
units affected
2,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04028
- Date
- Nov 6, 2003
- Company
- BRIO® Corp.
- Units affected
- 2,100
- Product
- Plan Toys Solid Drums
- Product type
- Toy Musical Instruments
- Hazard
- Choking
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled plan toys solid drums?
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.
What is 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.
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.