The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10206·Announced 2010-04-27

Step2 Basic Rhythms Drums Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

Step2 is recalling Basic Rhythms Drums because plastic clips can break, creating a choking hazard for young children. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard for young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

The Step2 Company LLC is recalling approximately 21,000 Step2® Basic Rhythms Drums™ toys due to a choking hazard. The recall involves toy drums intended for preschool-age children that are sold with two drumsticks stored in clips on the side of the drum. A red "Step2®" logo is printed on the side of the drum.

The plastic clips used to attach the drumsticks to the drum can break. The small broken pieces present a choking hazard to young children. The company has not reported any injuries associated with this defect.

The recalled drums were sold at Toys "R" Us, Burlington Coat Factory, and other retail stores nationwide from August 2009 through March 2010 for between $10 and $15. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy from children and contact Step2 to request a replacement toy. For additional information, consumers can 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 website at www.step2.com.

The recalled product

Product
Step2® Basic Rhythms Drums™
Manufacturer
The Step2 Company LLC, of Streetsboro, OH
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
21,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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