Step2® Recalls Basic Rhythms Drum™ Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

This recall involves Step2® Basic Rhythm Drums™ intended for preschool age children. The toy drum is sold with two drumsticks that can be stored in clips on the side of the drum. A red "Step2®" logo in printed on the side of the drum.

Is my product affected?

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• Step2® Basic Rhythms Drums™ · About 21,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Toys "R" Us, Burlington Coat Factory and other retail stores nationwide from August 2009 through March 2010 for between $10 and $15.; The Step2 Company LLC, of Streetsboro, OH.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Step2 toll-free at (866) 860-1887 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.step2.com

Recall history and context

Step2® appears in 8 CPSC recalls on record. See all Step2® recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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