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CPSC, The Step2 Company Announce Recall of Toy Drumsticks

U.S. CPSCChokingMay 22, 2003
Recalled Toy Drumstick
Recalled Toy Drumstick

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Hazard

The tip of the drumstick can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Contact Step2 to receive a replacement set of drumsticks.

Incidents & injuries

CPSC and Step2 are aware of one incident, where a child reportedly began to choke on the top of the drumstick. The child's parent performed the Heimlech maneuver to remove the small part.

Product description

The drumsticks were sold with the Step2 Toddle Tunes Big Band Drum set, models 7135B2 and 7135KR. The drum sets are blue and yellow with music decals attached to the front. The word "Step2" is imprinted across the front of the drum set. The yellow and blue drumsticks are about 9 inches long.

Sold on

Toy stores and online retailers sold the drum sets nationwide, from February 2002 through April 2003, for about $30.

Contact the company

The Step2 Company at (800) 347-8372 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.step2.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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