CPSC, BRIO Corp. Announce Recall of Toy Trumpet
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 03-524 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- February 25, 2003
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- Ambi Bird Trumpet toys
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- About 4,000
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 9, 2025
What was recalled
The red and blue trumpets are about 5 inches long, with a yellow bird attached to the top. A yellow knob on the side of the trumpet spins the bird. The words "Ambi Toys" are engraved on the side of the trumpet.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Ambi Bird Trumpet toys · About 4,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Back to Basics Toys, a mail order catalog, sold the trumpets nationwide, from September 2001 through November 2002, for about $13.; The BRIO Corp., of Germantown, Wis..
Injuries or incidents reported
BRIO has not received any reports of injuries or incidents involving these toy trumpets. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can contact BRIO toll-free at (888) 274-6869 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.briotoy.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?
Ambi Bird Trumpet toys (About 4,000 units). The red and blue trumpets are about 5 inches long, with a yellow bird attached to the top.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should take these toy trumpets away from young children immediately and return them to BRIO for a replacement toy trumpet or another toy of equal value.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 9, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.