Recall: Chuck E. Cheese's Recall of Plastic Siren Whistles
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 8, 2005 Release #06-048 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 778-7193 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
CPSC, Chuck E. Cheese's Announce Recall of Plastic Siren Whistles
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: Plastic Siren Whistle
Units: About 144,000
Manufacturer: Chuck E. Cheese's (CEC Entertainment), of Irving, Texas
Hazard: The recalled plastic siren whistle's internal pieces can detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to children.
Incidents/Injuries: Chuck E. Cheese's has received four reports of children starting to choke and three reports of children swallowing pieces of the plastic siren whistle.
Description: The recalled plastic siren whistle is a red, green or purple tube with small plastic pieces inside. The whistle is about 2-inches long and 3/4- inch wide. The toy whistles were distributed as prizes at Chuck E. Cheese's by redeeming 15 tickets earned by playing games.
Sold at: Chuck E. Cheese's nationwide from July 2005 through August 2005.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled plastic siren whistle away from children and discard it. Free replacement whistles can be obtained by visiting any Chuck E. Cheese's or contacting the company.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact CEC Entertainment Inc. at (888) 778-7193 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.chuckecheese.com
