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11-06-2003, 07:44 PM
CPSC, BRIO(r) Corp. Announce Recall of Toy Drums
For Immediate Release CPSC Recall Hotline: (800)
638-2772
November 6, 2003 CPSC Media Contact:
(301) 504-7908
Release # 04-028
CPSC, BRIO(r) Corp. Announce Recall of Toy Drums
Name of product: Plan Toys Solid Drums Units: 2,100
Manufacturer: BRIO(r) Corp., of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO
AB of Sweden.
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.
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: Thailand
Remedy: Consumers who purchased recalled drums should take them away
from young childen immediately and call BRIO(r) for information on
receiving a refund or replacement product.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact BRIO(r) 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.
To see a picture of the recalled item, use the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml04/04028.html
For Immediate Release CPSC Recall Hotline: (800)
638-2772
November 6, 2003 CPSC Media Contact:
(301) 504-7908
Release # 04-028
CPSC, BRIO(r) Corp. Announce Recall of Toy Drums
Name of product: Plan Toys Solid Drums Units: 2,100
Manufacturer: BRIO(r) Corp., of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO
AB of Sweden.
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.
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: Thailand
Remedy: Consumers who purchased recalled drums should take them away
from young childen immediately and call BRIO(r) for information on
receiving a refund or replacement product.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact BRIO(r) 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.
To see a picture of the recalled item, use the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml04/04028.html