McDonald's Recalls Hello Kitty Themed Whistles Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazards
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1856.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1856.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Mcdonald's Restaurants Nationwide From October 2014 Through The First Week Of November 2014 With Happy Meals And Mighty Kids Meals. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1856.
For additional information, contact McDonald's at (800) 244-6227 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT, seven days a week, or visit the firm's website at www.mcdonalds.com.
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Mcdonald's Restaurants Nationwide From October 2014 Through The First Week Of November 2014 With Happy Meals And Mighty Kids Meals. Recall FAQ
Mcdonald's Restaurants Nationwide From October 2014 Through The First Week Of November 2014 With Happy Meals And Mighty Kids Meals. is the subject of a toys recall: McDonald's Recalls Hello Kitty Themed Whistles Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazards. The notice was published on November 10, 2014 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 2 units are potentially affected.