CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2001-06-13

CPSC, BRIO® Announce Recall of Toy Baking Sets

01170 · Recalled 2001-06-13 · CPSC page

Recalled BRIO Baking Set
Recalled BRIO Baking Set

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.

Hazards

The sets include a hand mixer with a knob that can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Reported injuries

CPSC and BRIO have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

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.

Products

NameModelUnits
BRIO Baking Sets6,450

Parties

Importer
BRIO® Corp., of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB of Sweden
Sold at
Specialty stores, Internet retailers, mail order catalogs sold the toys nationwide, from March 1999 through April 2001, for $15 to $25.

Consumer contact

For more information, consumers may call BRIO toll-free at (888) 274-6869 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also log on to the company website, at www.briotoy.com

More images

Recalled hand mixer from BRIO Baking Set
Recalled hand mixer from BRIO Baking Set

Source: CPSC recall 01170. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.