“HELLO KITTY” BIRTHDAY LOLLIPOP WHISTLES
Details: The recalled whistles are red and were included in a plastic Hello Kitty figurine holding a pink heart-shaped lollipop. The whistle can be removed and used to make sounds by inhaling or exhaling through the mouthpiece. A picture of Hello Kitty appears on both sides of the whistle. The text “1976, 2014 SANRIO CO., LTD.” appears above Hello Kitty’s face on the whistle, and “Made for McDonald’s China CCW Chine” appears below Hello Kitty’s face. The bag includes the text “Hello Kitty® Birthday Lollipop” and the number “6” in the upper right corner.
Why: Components inside of the whistle can detach, posing choking and aspiration hazards to young children.
Incidents: McDonald’s has received two reports of children who coughed out pieces of the whistle that they had sucked into their mouths, including one who received medical attention.
How many: About 2.3 million in the U.S.; about 200,000 in Canada.
For more: 800-244-6227 or .
4SEASONS FOLDING LOUNGE CHAIR
Details: Three colors of 4Seasons folding lounge chairs made of steel tube frames and textilene fabric with attached head cushion in orange, turquoise or brown. The chairs are approximately 3 feet 6 inches tall. SKU numbers are 400085136029 (bronze), 400085136036 (turquoise fabric, white frame), and 400085136043 (orange fabric, white frame). SKU numbers can be found on retailer’s hang tag attached to one of the arms.
Why: The chair can tip or recline too quickly, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents: Five reported; three resulted in minor injuries
How many: About 3,200
For more: 888-529-6524 or
AQUA LUNG BUOYANCY COMPENSATORS
Details: All Aqua Lung buoyancy compensator vests with SureLock II rubber handles attached to the weight pockets, including those with SureLock II handles that were replaced in the previous recall. The handles are gray rubber and extend from the forward end of the ditchable weight pockets. SureLock II handles were installed in most Aqua Lung and one model of Apeks buoyancy compensators including: all discontinued Black Diamond, Pro QD and Pro QDi3 models with serial numbers lower than BB408620. The recall also includes all Apeks Black Ice, Axiom, Axiom i3, Balance, Dimension, Libra, Lotus, Pearl, Pearl i3, ProLT and Zuma models with serial numbers lower than BB408620.
Why: Handles can detach as divers are trying to remove weight pockets to rise in an emergency, posing a drowning hazard.
Incidents: 50 reports of the handles detaching; no injuries
How many: 30,000 in the U.S (110,000 were previously recalled in the U.S.) 11,300 in Canada
For more: 855 355-7170 or
