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Recalled Children's Party Hat
Foil fringe glued to the bottom edge of the party hats can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
About 43,100
For additional information, contact Creative Expressions at (800) 428-5017 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Creative Expressions, of Indianapolis, Ind., is voluntarily recalling about 43,100 First Birthday Children's Party Hats. Foil fringe glued to the bottom edge of the party hats can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Name of Product: Children's Party Hats
Units: About 43,100
Distributor: Creative Expressions, of Indianapolis, Ind.
Hazard: Foil fringe glued to the bottom edge of the party hats can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Description: 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.
Sold at: Party and discount department stores nationwide from February 2005 through May 2007 for about $4.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should discard the hats immediately and contact Creative Expressions to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Creative Expressions at (800) 428-5017 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.ceg4party.com.
Consumers should discard the hats immediately and contact Creative Expressions to receive a full refund.
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
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