The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·98106·Announced 1998-05-07

Arby's Recalls Toy Saxophones Due to Choking Hazard

Arby's is recalling approximately 220,000 toy saxophones distributed with Adventure Meals because small parts could separate and pose a choking hazard to young children.

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

Arby's Franchise Association is voluntarily recalling about 220,000 toy saxophones distributed with Arby's Adventure Meals in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall is due to a potential choking hazard, as the small keys and part of the mouthpiece on the saxophone could separate from the toy.

The recalled toy saxophones are made of orange-colored plastic, measure about 9 inches long, and feature four small, white, finger-operated keys and a white mouthpiece. The toys were packaged in plastic bags labeled "Musical Notes...Arby's...Adventures In Music...Made In China" and were distributed at Arby's restaurants nationwide from January through March 1998. Arby's is not aware of any injuries involving these toys, and the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Consumers should immediately take these toys away from young children and return them to their local Arby's restaurant for a free replacement toy. For more information, consumers can call Arby's Customer Relations Department at (800) 487-2729 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday. No other "Adventures In Music" toys distributed with Arby's Adventure Meals are included in this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Arby's Adventure Meals Musical Notes toy saxophones
Manufacturer
Arby's
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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