Hello Kitty® Birthday Lollipop Whistles
Class II - ModerateWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 2.3 million in the U.S. In addition, about 200,000 were distributed in Canada.)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Unknown Manufacturer
- Reason for Recall:
- Components inside of the whistle can detach, posing choking and aspiration hazards to young children.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- Components inside of the whistle can detach, posing choking and aspiration hazards to young children.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should immediately take the whistle away from children and return it to any McDonald's for a free replacement toy and either a yogurt tube or a bag of apple slices.
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Product Information
Full Description:
The recalled whistles are red and were included in a plastic Hello Kitty figurine holding a pink heart-shaped lollipop. The whistle can be removed and used to make sounds by inhaling or exhaling through the mouthpiece. When closed, the figurine measures about 3 inches in height and width and 1 3/4 inches in depth. The whistle measures about 1 3/4 inches in height and width and 3/4 inches in depth. A picture of Hello Kitty appears on both sides of the whistle. The text "©1976, 2014 SANRIO CO., LTD." appears above Hello Kitty's face on the whistle, and "Made for McDonald's China CCW Chine" appears below Hello Kitty's face on the whistle. The bag in which the toy is packaged includes the text "Hello Kitty® Birthday Lollipop" and the number "6" in the upper right corner.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 2.3 million in the U.S. In addition, about 200,000 were distributed in Canada.)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 15021
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