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BRIO Corp. Recalls Bell Rattles for Choking Hazard

Kids’ product recall 07-052. Announced by CPSC on Dec 13, 2006.

CPSC’s own notice, on cpsc.gov

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Announced by CPSC on Dec 13, 2006. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.

Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

The small bell positioned between the wood slats can break and allow access to small parts. This poses a choking hazard to young children.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What should you do?

Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children and contact K’NEX for a free replacement toy.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: For additional information, contact K’NEX Industries at (800) 543-5639 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at email@KNEX.com

Which ones are recalled?

This recall involves wooden rattles with six-multi-colored slats used to connect the two, red round ends. A metal bell is contained within the slats. The rattles measure 2 1/2 inches in diameter by 2 1/2 inches in height. The name BRIO appears on one of the wooden sides.

About 5,550 units, as CPSC gives them.

BRIO Bell Rattles.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

CPSC’s photos

CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.

Who made and sold it?

  • Made by BRIO AB, Sweden.
  • Distributed by K’NEX Industries Inc., Hatfield, Pa.
  • Mail order, Internet and specialty toy stores nationwide from February 2005 through April 2006 for about $5.
  • Made in China, as the notice gives it.
Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Was anyone hurt?

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
  • The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

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Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.

    Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Source:

Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.

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