CPSC, The Step2 Company Announce Recall of Toy Drumsticks
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The hazard
The tip of the drumstick can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents reported: CPSC and Step2 are aware of one incident, where a child reportedly began to choke on the top of the drumstick. The child's parent performed the Heimlech maneuver to remove the small part.
What to do now
Contact Step2 to receive a replacement set of drumsticks.
Contact: The Step2 Company at (800) 347-8372 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.step2.com
About this recall
The drumsticks were sold with the Step2 Toddle Tunes Big Band Drum set, models 7135B2 and 7135KR. The drum sets are blue and yellow with music decals attached to the front. The word "Step2" is imprinted across the front of the drum set. The yellow and blue drumsticks are about 9 inches long.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC