Fun World Recalls Little Pet Vet and Dr. Littles Halloween Costumes with Toy Stethoscopes Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 11160 · Mar 9, 2011 · Fun World
1,800
units affected
1,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11160
- Date
- Mar 9, 2011
- Company
- Fun World
- Units affected
- 1,800
- Product
- Little Pet Vet costumes and Dr. Littles costumes
- Product type
- Costumes or Masks
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall is limited to the stethoscope accessory from Fun World's toddler-sized Pet Vet and Dr. Littles costumes. The costumes include a white lab coat, a cap, scrub pants, a scrub shirt and a stethoscope. The cap and scrubs are pink, turquoise or blue. A tracking label bearing the code 10060GFI01 and a production date of either Jan-Mar 2010 or Apr-Jun 2010 is sewn into the neck of the scrub shirt or the lab coat.
What can happen
The costumes are sold with a toy stethoscope accessory. The plastic ear pieces at the end of the stethoscope can be pulled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the stethoscope away from children and contact Fun World for instructions on returning the stethoscope for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None Reported
- Sold at
- Novelty stores, costume and party supply stores nationwide from August 2010 through October 2010 for about $15.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled little pet vet costumes and dr. littles costumes?
Consumers should immediately take the stethoscope away from children and contact Fun World for instructions on returning the stethoscope for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The costumes are sold with a toy stethoscope accessory. The plastic ear pieces at the end of the stethoscope can be pulled off, 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.