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Fun World Recalls Little Pet Vet and Dr. Littles Halloween Costumes with Toy Stethoscopes Due to Choking Hazard

Name of Product:
Little Pet Vet costumes and Dr. Littles costumes
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.
Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
March 09, 2011
Units:
About 1,800
Consumer Contact

 For additional information, contact Fun World at (800) 247-5314 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or by email to support@fun-world.net

Recall Details

Description:

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.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately take the stethoscope away from children and contact Fun World for instructions on returning the stethoscope for a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

None Reported

Sold At:
Novelty stores, costume and party supply stores nationwide from August 2010 through October 2010 for about $15.
Importer(s):

Fun World, Inc. a Division of Easter Unlimited, Inc. of Carle Place, N.Y.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
11-160

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