CPSCFebruary 25, 2003

CPSC, BRIO Corp. Announce Recall of Toy Trumpet

CPSC, BRIO Corp. Announce Recall of Toy Trumpet

Why was CPSC, BRIO Corp. Announce Recall of Toy Trumpet recalled?

A small knob on the side of the trumpet can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Ambi Bird Trumpet toys
Company
The BRIO Corp., of Germantown, Wis.
Quantity
About 4,000
Sold at
Back to Basics Toys, a mail order catalog, sold the trumpets nationwide, from September 2001 through November 2002, for about $13.
Recall date
February 25, 2003
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.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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