CPSC recall · Reported November 10, 2014
McDonald's Recalls Hello Kitty Themed Whistles Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazards
Components inside of the whistle can detach, posing choking and aspiration hazards to young children.
McDonald's Corp., of Oakbrook, Ill. recalled The recalled whistles are red and were included in a plastic Hello Kitty figurine holding….
McDonald's Recalls Hello Kitty Themed Whistles Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazards was recalled by McDonald's Corp., of Oakbrook, Ill. in November 10, 2014. Reason: 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 McD…. Verify recall #15021 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
McDonald's Corp., of Oakbrook, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-Components inside of the whistle can detach, posing choking and aspiration hazards to young children..
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- agency class
- November 10, 2014
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15021 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.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
Components inside of the whistle can detach, posing choking and aspiration hazards to young children.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15021 |
| Date reported | November 10, 2014 |
| Date initiated | November 10, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | McDonald's Corp., of Oakbrook, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 2.3 million in the U.S. In addition, about 200,000 were distributed in Canada. |
| 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 immediately take the whistle away from children and return it to any McDonald's for a free replacement toy and e…
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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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