Recall: Musical Wooden Table Toys Recalled by Battat Due to Choking Hazard
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 29, 2011 Release #11-342 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 247-6144 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
Musical Wooden Table Toys Recalled by Battat Due to 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: Musical Wooden Table Toys
Units: About 14,000
Importer: Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y.
Hazard: Small pegs on the xylophone toy can loosen and detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC and Battat have received nine reports of loose and detached pegs. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Battat’s Musical Wooden Table toys. The table has a green painted surface and colorful instruments affixed to the top. The table stands about 7 1/2-inches tall and has three supporting legs. Instruments on the table include a xylophone, cymbal, drum and two drumsticks.
Sold at: Music and toy stores nationwide and on the Internet from September 2006 to October 2010 for about $30.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Battat to receive a free replacement product.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Battat at (800) 247-6144 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.battatco.com