First Birthday Party Hats Recalled by Creative Expressions Due to Choking Hazard

Foil fringe glued to the bottom edge of the party hats can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #: 07208
Affected scope: About 43,100

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

Creative Expressions, of Indianapolis, Ind. recalled The paper party hats involved in this recall measure 6.5 inches high by 4.5 inches wide a….

First Birthday Party Hats Recalled by Creative Expressions Due to Choking Hazard was recalled by Creative Expressions, of Indianapolis, Ind. in June 7, 2007. Reason: Foil fringe glued to the bottom edge of the party hats can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should discard the hats immediately and contact Creative Expressions to receive…. Verify recall #07208 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Creative Expressions, of Indianapolis, Ind. issued this CPSC recall-Foil fringe glued to the bottom edge of the party hats can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children..

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agency class: June 7, 2007
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07208 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, 6 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

Reason for recall

Foil fringe glued to the bottom edge of the party hats can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should discard the hats immediately and contact Creative Expressions to receive a full refund.

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	07208
Date reported	June 7, 2007
Date initiated	June 7, 2007
Recalling firm	Creative Expressions, of Indianapolis, Ind.
Affected scope	About 43,100
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 discard the hats immediately and contact Creative Expressions to receive a full refund.

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

The paper party hats involved in this recall measure 6.5 inches high by 4.5 inches wide and are cone shaped. The blue paper hats have "1st" printed on the front and blue foil fringe glued to the bottom.. Recalled by Creative Expressions, of Indianapolis, Ind.. Units affected: About 43,100.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Foil fringe glued to the bottom edge of the party hats can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should discard the hats immediately and contact Creative Expressions to receive a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 7, 2007. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 07208.

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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