Recall Category: Kids Recalls
Recall Date: 2001-06-13T00:00:00
Product: BRIO Baking Sets
Company: Specialty stores, Internet retailers, and mail order catalogs sold the toys nationwide, from March 1999 through April 2001, for $15 to $25.
Hazard: The sets include a hand mixer with a knob that can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Description: The yellow, blue and red hand mixers are 5.5 inches long, and are sold along with toy utensils, rolling pin, mixing bowl, and baking molds. The BRIO Small Baking Set and BRIO Baking Set are labeled for children ages 2 years and older and are packaged in a clear plastic tote. Inside of the tote, a label reads, "PARENTS: ENSURE THE ITEMS ARE WASHED THOROUGHLY BEFORE USE." The recalled baking sets have a model number of either 31798 or 31795.
Remedy: Consumers should take the hand mixer away from children immediately and call BRIO for a refund or replacement item. Consumers also can send the mixer to BRIO Corp., SAFETY RECALL, N120 W18485 Freistadt Road, Germantown, WI 53022, for a refund or replacement.
Incidents / Injuries: CPSC and BRIO have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Recall Number: 01170
Product Type: Toys / Play Products
Hazard Type: Choking Hazard