May 22, 2003
The Step2 Company is recalling about 800 toy drumsticks because the tip of the drumstick can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
In one incident, a child reportedly began to choke on the top of the drumstick. The child's parent performed the Heimlech maneuver to remove the small part.
The drumsticks were sold with the Step2 Toddle Tunes Big Band Drum set, models 7135B2 and 7135KR. The drum sets are blue and yellow with music decals attached to the front. The word "Step2" is imprinted across the front of the drum set. The yellow and blue drumsticks are about 9-inches long.
The drumsticks were sold at toy stores and online retailers nationwide from February 2002 through April 2003 for about $30.
Consumers should contact Step2 to receive a replacement set of drumsticks, at (800) 347-8372 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
The recall is being conducted n cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
