McDonald's is recalling approximately 2.3 million Hello Kitty® Birthday Lollipop whistles included in Happy Meals and Mighty Kids Meals. The red whistle, which is shaped like a Hello Kitty figurine holding a pink heart lollipop, contains internal components that can detach and be inhaled. There have been two reports of children coughing out pieces of the whistle they had sucked into their mouths, with one child requiring medical attention. These toys were distributed at McDonald's restaurants nationwide between October 2014 and the first week of November 2014.
Small parts inside the whistle can break off or detach while a child is inhaling or exhaling to make sound, creating a risk that they could choke on or breathe the pieces into their lungs. Two incidents have already been reported where children inhaled parts of the whistle.
Consumers should immediately take the whistle away from children and return it to any McDonald's for a free replacement toy and either a yogurt tube or a bag of apple slices.
McDonald’s Hello Kitty themed whistle
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response