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IKEA Recalls Toy Drums and Drumstick Sets Due to Choking Hazard

Reported: January 14, 2016 Initiated: January 14, 2016 #16075

Product Description

The recall includes LATTJO Tongue Drum and LATTJO Drumstick set. The LATTJO Tongue Drum is a solid birch rectangular-shaped drum with a turquoise-dot print on the front and two solid red circles on top. The drum measures about 8 inches long by 2-3/4 inches wide by 2-3/4 inches deep. The drum comes with a seven-inch mallet with a turquoise painted handle and black rubber ball on the end. IKEA and LATTJO are printed on a label on the bottom of the drum. The LATTJO Drumstick set includes two solid birch drumsticks, two brushes and two mallet-type drumsticks with black rubber balls on the ends. The set was sold in a turquoise polyester roll-up pouch with a red and white striped fabric panel in the center. The pouch measures about 15 inches long by 10 inches wide. IKEA and LATTJO was printed on a label attached to the pouch.

Reason for Recall

The rubber ball on the drumsticks can detach or be unscrewed, posing a choking hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled drum and drumstick sets away from children and return them to IKEA for a full refund.

Details

Units Affected
About 2,000 tongue drums and 1,300 drumstick sets

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recall includes LATTJO Tongue Drum and LATTJO Drumstick set. The LATTJO Tongue Drum is a solid birch rectangular-shaped drum with a turquoise-dot print on the front and two solid red circles on top. The drum measures about 8 inches long by 2-3/4 inches wide by 2-3/4 inches deep. The drum comes with a seven-inch mallet with a turquoise painted handle and black rubber ball on the end. IKEA and LATTJO are printed on a label on the bottom of the drum. The LATTJO Drumstick set includes two solid birch drumsticks, two brushes and two mallet-type drumsticks with black rubber balls on the ends. The set was sold in a turquoise polyester roll-up pouch with a red and white striped fabric panel in the center. The pouch measures about 15 inches long by 10 inches wide. IKEA and LATTJO was printed on a label attached to the pouch.. Units affected: About 2,000 tongue drums and 1,300 drumstick sets.
Why was this product recalled?
The rubber ball on the drumsticks can detach or be unscrewed, posing a choking hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled drum and drumstick sets away from children and return them to IKEA for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 14, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16075.