CPSCMarch 9, 2011

Fun World Little Pet Vet and Dr. Littles Halloween Costumes recall: Choking Hazard

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

Why was Fun World Little Pet Vet and Dr. Littles Halloween Costumes recalled?

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 should I do if I have this product?

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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Little Pet Vet costumes and Dr. Littles costumes
Company
Fun World, Inc. a Division of Easter Unlimited, Inc. of Carle Place, N.Y.
Quantity
About 1,800
Sold at
Novelty stores, costume and party supply stores nationwide from August 2010 through October 2010 for about $15.
Recall date
March 9, 2011
Incidents / injuries
None Reported
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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