CPSC, BRIO Corp. Announce Recall of Toy Trumpet

A small knob on the side of the trumpet can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #: 03524
Affected scope: About 4,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The Brio Corp., of Germantown, Wis. recalled The red and blue trumpets are about 5 inches long, with a yellow bird attached to the top….

CPSC, BRIO Corp. Announce Recall of Toy Trumpet was recalled by The Brio Corp., of Germantown, Wis. in February 25, 2003. Reason: A small knob on the side of the trumpet can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should take these toy trumpets away from young children immediately and return …. Verify recall #03524 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

The Brio Corp., of Germantown, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-A small knob on the side of the trumpet can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children..

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agency class: February 25, 2003
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03524 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The red and blue trumpets are about 5 inches long, with a yellow bird attached to the top. A yellow knob on the side of the trumpet spins the bird. The words "Ambi Toys" are engraved on the side of the trumpet.

Reason for recall

A small knob on the side of the trumpet can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should take these toy trumpets away from young children immediately and return them to BRIO for a replacement toy trumpet or another toy of equal value.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	03524
Date reported	February 25, 2003
Date initiated	February 25, 2003
Recalling firm	The Brio Corp., of Germantown, Wis.
Affected scope	About 4,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should take these toy trumpets away from young children immediately and return them to BRIO for a replacement toy trump…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

A small knob on the side of the trumpet can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should take these toy trumpets away from young children immediately and return them to BRIO for a replacement toy trumpet or another toy of equal value.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 25, 2003. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 03524.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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