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CPSC, BRIO Corp. Announce Recall of Toy Trumpet

U.S. CPSCChokingFeb 25, 2003
Recalled Ambi Bird Trumpet toy
Recalled Ambi Bird Trumpet toy

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

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

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.

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.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Back to Basics Toys, a mail order catalog, sold the trumpets nationwide, from September 2001 through November 2002, for about $13.

Contact the company

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

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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