BRIO Corp. Recalls Bell Rattles for Choking Hazard

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 13, 2006
Release #07-052

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 543-5639
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BRIO Corp. Recalls Bell Rattles for Choking Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: BRIO Bell Rattles

Units: About 5,550

Distributor: K'NEX Industries Inc., of Hatfield, Pa.

Manufacturer: BRIO AB, of Sweden

Hazard: 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: China

Remedy: 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