CPSC, The Step2 Company Announce Recall of Toy Drumsticks
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 03-128 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 22, 2003
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- Toy Drumsticks
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- 800
- Made in
- South Korea
- Last updated by CPSC
- June 4, 2025
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Toy Drumsticks · 800 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Toy stores and online retailers sold the drum sets nationwide, from February 2002 through April 2003, for about $30.; The Step2 Company, of Streetsboro, Ohio.
Injuries or 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.
Consumer 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
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Toy Drumsticks (800 units). The drumsticks were sold with the Step2 Toddle Tunes Big Band Drum set, models 7135B2 and 7135KR.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Contact Step2 to receive a replacement set of drumsticks.
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