Product Recall Number: 07-052
Why was BRIO Bell Rattles recalled?
The small bell positioned between the wood slats can break and allow access to small parts. This poses a choking hazard to young children.
Product Recall Number: 07-052
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2006-12-12
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: BRIO Bell Rattles
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), BRIO AB, of Sweden, is voluntarily recalling about 5,550 BRIO Bell Rattles. The small bell positioned between the wood slats can break and allow access to small parts. This poses a choking hazard to young children.Name of Product: BRIO Bell RattlesUnits: About 5,550Distributor: K'NEX Industries Inc., of Hatfield, Pa.Manufacturer: BRIO AB, of SwedenHazard: The small bell positioned between the wood slats can break and allow access to small parts. This poses a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: No injuries or incidents have been reported.Description: This recall involves wooden rattles with six-multi-colored slats used to connect the two, red round ends. A metal bell is contained within the slats. The rattles measure 2 1/2-inches in diameter by 2 1/2-inches in height. The name BRIO appears on one of the wooden sides.Sold by: Mail order, Internet and specialty toy stores nationwide from February 2005 through April 2006 for about $5.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children and contact K'NEX for a free replacement toy.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact K'NEX Industries at (800) 543-5639 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at email@KNEX.com.
Hazard Description: The small bell positioned between the wood slats can break and allow access to small parts. This poses a choking hazard to young children.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 5,550
Incidents: No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children and contact K'NEX for a free replacement toy.
Sold At: Mail order, Internet and specialty toy stores nationwide from February 2005 through April 2006 for about $5.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: BRIO AB, of Sweden
Distributors: K'NEX Industries Inc., of Hatfield, Pa.
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed