Ambi Bird Trumpet toys

CPSC Recall #03-524 — February 24, 2003

Recall #03-524 Date: February 24, 2003 Remedy: Replace

Product

Ambi Bird Trumpet toys

Description

PRODUCT: Toy Trumpets - The BRIO Corp., of Germantown, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 4,000 Ambi Bird Trumpet toys. 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. Back to Basics Toys, a mail order catalog, sold the trumpets nationwide from September 2001 through November 2002 for about $13.PROBLEM: A small knob on the side of the trumpet can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.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.WHAT TO DO: 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. 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.

Hazard

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

Incidents / Injuries

BRIO has not received any reports of injuries or incidents involving these toy trumpets.

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.

Units Affected

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.