CPSC recall 15021
Hello Kitty® Birthday Lollipop Whistles
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2015-01-06
On 2015-01-06 the CPSC announced a recall of Hello Kitty® Birthday Lollipop Whistles by Mcdonald S, citing components inside of the whistle can detach, posing choking and aspiration hazards to young children.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15021 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2014-11-10 |
| Published | 2015-01-06 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Mcdonald S |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Hello Kitty® Birthday Lollipop Whistles | 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. When closed, the figurine measures about 3 inches in height and width and 1 3/4 inches in depth. The whistle measures about 1 3/4 inches in height and width and 3/4 inches in depth. 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 on the whistle. The bag in which the toy is packaged includes the text "Hello Kitty® Birthday Lollipop" and the number "6" in the upper right corner.
Reason
Components inside of the whistle can detach, posing choking and aspiration hazards to young children.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/McDonalds-Recalls-Hello-Kitty-Themed-Whistles
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