"Little Lessons Music Makers" toy drum
CPSC Recall #01-096a — February 28, 2001
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 01-096a |
| Recall Date | February 28, 2001 |
| Remedy Type | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Units Affected | About 5,800 |
Where It Was Sold
| Department |
| specialty |
| gift and toy stores |
| including FAO Schwarz |
| sold the toys nationwide from May 2000 through February 2001 for about $12 when sold alone to $45 when sold as part of a set. |
Product
"Little Lessons Music Makers" toy drum
Description
PRODUCT: Toy Drums - Eden LLC, of New York, N.Y., voluntarily recalled about 5,800 toy drums. Department, specialty, gift and toy stores, including FAO Schwarz, sold the toys nationwide from May 2000 through February 2001 for about $12 when sold alone to $45 when sold as part of a set. The toy drum is shaped like a soft stuffed green crab with multi-colored stuffed feet and blue stuffed claws. The crab's center is a yellow plastic with green spots. The toy drums, sold under the name "Little Lessons Music Makers," have labels on the front and near the right leg that say "Eden."PROBLEM: The mallet sold with the toy drum has spheres on each end that can pose a choking hazard if they become lodged in a young child's throat.INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.WHAT TO DO: Consumers should take the drums away from children immediately and discard or destroy the product. Eden LLC is out of business and cannot be contacted.
Hazard
The mallet sold with the toy drum has spheres on each end that can pose a choking hazard if they become lodged in a young child's throat.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported.
Remedy Instructions
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Dispose, No Remedy Available 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 (Dispose, No Remedy Available) 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.