Plan Toys Solid Drums

CPSC Recall #04-028 - November 5, 2003

Recall Summary

Recall Number04-028
Recall DateNovember 5, 2003
Remedy TypeRefund, Replace
Units Affected2,100
ManufacturerBRIO® Corp., of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB of Sweden
Manufactured InThailand

Where It Was Sold

Specialty toy stores
Internet retailers and mail order catalogs sold the recalled toy drum nationwide from March 2003 through September 2003 for about $15.

Product

Plan Toys Solid Drums

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), BRIO Corp., of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB of Sweden., is voluntarily recalling 2,100 toy drums. 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.Name of product: Plan Toys Solid DrumsUnits: 2,100Manufacturer: BRIO® Corp., of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB of SwedenHazard: 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.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: 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.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.Manufactured in: ThailandRemedy: 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.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact BRIO® 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.

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.

Incidents & Injuries

None reported.

Remedy Instructions

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 Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund, Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund, Replace) at no cost to you.

Federal law prohibits the sale of toys with small parts for children under age 3. CPSC uses a standardized small parts cylinder to test whether pieces from a toy can fit entirely inside, if they can, they are considered a choking hazard. Products marketed for children under 3 must not contain any small parts. Beyond the legal requirements, the CPSC and pediatricians recommend keeping all small objects away from children under 4, as the risk of choking extends beyond the formal legal age threshold.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.