CPSC, BRIO Corp. Announce Recall of Toy Trumpet
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 web site at
www.briotoy.com.
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