Creative Expressions First Birthday Children’s Party Hats

Description: First Birthday Party Hats Recalled by Creative Expressions Due to Choking Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 7, 2007 Release #07-208 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 428-5017 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 First Birthday Party Hats Recalled by Creative Expressions Due to Choking Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. 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 Web site at www.ceg4party.com [Learn More]