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.

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

Picture of Recalled First Birthday Children's Party Hat