CPSC2003-04-17
CPSC, Battat Incorporated Announce Recall of Drumsticks Sold with Toy Drum Sets
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Hazard
The end piece of the drumstick handle can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. Additionally, the screw at the end of the drumstick can loosen and detach, posing a choking hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take these drumsticks away from young children and contact Battat for a replacement set of drumsticks.
Sold at
Target, Sam's Club and smaller retailers sold the Parents Bee Bop Band drum sets nationwide, from November 2001 through March 2003, for about $25.
Affected count
About 30,000
Injuries reported
Battat and CPSC have received about 240 reports of drumsticks breaking and children mouthing the small pieces, including one report of a child who began to choke.
Products
Toy Drumsticks (sold with the Parents Bee Bop Band drum sets)
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers should contact Battat toll-free at (800) 247-6144 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Battat-Incorporated-Announce-Recall-of-Drumsticks-Sold-with-Toy-Drum-Sets-Don't want to check this manually?
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