FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 6, 2003
Release # 04-028
Company Phone Number: (888) 274-6869
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, BRIO® Corp. Announce Recall of Toy Drums
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Plan Toys Solid Drums
Units: 2,100
Manufacturer: BRIO® 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® for information on
receiving a refund or replacement product.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact BRIO® 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