Fun World Recalls Little Pet Vet and Dr. Littles Halloween Costumes with Toy Stethoscopes Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 11160 · announced March 9, 2011 · Fun World, Inc. A Division Of Easter Unlimited, Inc. Of Carle Place, N.y · 1,800 units affected
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.
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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the stethoscope away from children and contact Fun World for instructions on returning the stethoscope for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None Reported
Sold at: Novelty stores, costume and party supply stores nationwide from August 2010 through October 2010 for about $15.
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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.