First Birthday Party Hats Recalled by Creative Expressions Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 07208 · Jun 7, 2007 · Creative Expressions
43,100
units affected
43,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07208
- Date
- Jun 7, 2007
- Company
- Creative Expressions
- Units affected
- 43,100
- Product
- Children's Party Hats
- Product type
- Party Items
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
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.
What can happen
Foil fringe glued to the bottom edge of the party hats can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should discard the hats immediately and contact Creative Expressions to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Party and discount department stores nationwide from February 2005 through May 2007 for about $4.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's party hats?
Consumers should discard the hats immediately and contact Creative Expressions to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Foil fringe glued to the bottom edge of the party hats can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.