CPSC recall 03-524, announced February 25, 2003, covers The BRIO Ambi Bird Trumpet toys (about 4,000 units). A small knob on the side of the trumpet can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. 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. Recall contact: call (888) 274-6869, or go to www.briotoy.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A small knob on the side of the trumpet can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and 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.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- The BRIO
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 03-524
- Units
- About 4,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Back to Basics Toys, a mail order catalog, sold the trumpets nationwide, from September 2001 through November 2002, for about $13.
- Distributor
- The BRIO Corp., of Germantown, Wis.
Ambi Bird Trumpet toys
CPSC product type: Toy Musical Instruments
Recall contact information
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
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