December 22, 2025 – A recent incident report highlights a significant safety concern involving the JinQu Xylophone, manufactured by Luoyang Jinqu Industry and Trade Co.,LTD. The report details that the caps designed to hold the xylophone keys in place detached during normal use, posing a serious choking hazard for small children. Consumers who own this product are urged to take immediate precautions.
Product Details
Incident Overview
An incident report filed on December 4, 2025, describes a malfunction with a JinQu Xylophone purchased from Amazon.com. According to the report, after normal use, the small caps that secure the xylophone keys to the instrument fell off. These detached caps are small enough to be a significant choking hazard, especially for infants and toddlers who are prone to putting objects in their mouths. The report emphasizes the risk presented by these small, easily detachable components.
Safety Concerns
The primary and most immediate safety concern with the JinQu Xylophone, as detailed in the incident report, is the potential for choking.
- Immediate Dangers: The small caps, once detached, become loose parts that can easily be swallowed or lodged in a child’s throat. Choking can lead to oxygen deprivation, brain damage, and, in severe cases, fatality.
- Long-Term Risks: While the immediate risk is acute, severe choking incidents can have lasting health consequences if not quickly resolved.
- Who Might Be Affected: This hazard predominantly affects infants, toddlers, and young children (typically under three years old) who lack the ability to clear their airways if an object becomes stuck. Even older children might inadvertently put detached parts in their mouths.
- Property Damage Potential: This specific incident does not indicate any property damage potential.
What Consumers Should Do
Consumers who own a JinQu Xylophone should take the following steps to ensure safety:
- Immediate Steps to Take: Stop using the JinQu Xylophone immediately. Remove the product from any environment where small children have access to it. Do not attempt to reattach the caps, as they may detach again.
- How to Check if They Own the Affected Product: Verify if the toy is a “JinQu Xylophone” manufactured by Luoyang Jinqu Industry and Trade Co.,LTD. If you purchased a xylophone from Amazon.com that matches this description, it is prudent to assume it might be affected.
- Prevention Measures: Always supervise young children during playtime. Regularly inspect all toys for loose, broken, or detachable small parts. Discard or repair any toys that show signs of damage that could create a choking hazard.
- Reporting Procedures: If you have experienced a similar incident with a JinQu Xylophone or any other consumer product, please report it to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at SaferProducts.gov. Your report helps to identify hazardous products and prevent future incidents.
Manufacturer’s Response
The manufacturer’s response, Luoyang Jinqu Industry and Trade Co.,LTD., regarding this incident is currently unknown. We will update this post if new information becomes available.
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Note: This information is based on incident reports provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If you find information that is incorrect, please contact us immediately so we can correct the post to reflect accurate information.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.