The Recall Desk
ModerateCPSC·22167·Announced 2022-06-16

Primark Recalls Wooden Xylophone Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Primark is recalling about 450 wooden xylophone toys because the feet can loosen and fall off, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source explicitly states no injuries have been reported and the hazard is theoretical. While choking hazards involving detachable parts targeting young children would normally be concerning, the absence of any reported illnesses or injuries and the lack of an FDA or CPSC Class I designation support a Moderate severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Primark US Corp. is recalling approximately 450 wooden xylophone toys sold at Primark US stores located in the Northeast, Florida, and Chicago from March 2021 through October 2021. The toys have pastel-colored metal xylophone bars and a wooden percussion stick and are intended for children 10 months and older.

The xylophone's feet can loosen and fall off, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled xylophone and return it to a Primark store for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Primark US at 617-946-3236 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.primark.com and click on "Customer Service" at the bottom of the page, then "Recall" in the middle of the page, or https://www.help.primark.com/hc/en-us/articles/5635497668241-Recall-Wooden-Xylophone-Toys.

The recalled product

Product
Wooden xylophone Toys
Manufacturer
Primark US Corp., of Boston, Mass.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys / Children's Products
Hazard
  • choking
  • detachable-parts
Affected units
450

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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