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Thursday, March 10, 2011

Toy Stethoscopes Present Safety Hazard


     Two dress-up costumes, sized for toddlers, were recalled by Fun World, a division of Easter Unlimited Inc..  The Little Pet Vet and Dr. Littles costumes each sold for about $15 and included a toy stethoscope.  The plastic earpieces attached to the ends of the stethoscope can pull off, creating a potential choking hazard for children. 
     Fun World is not aware of any incidents or injuries, but is recalling about 18,000 of the costumes that were sold in costume, party and novelty stores throughout the U.S.A. from August through October 2010.
photo:  CPSC
The costumes, shown here, consist of a white lab coat, the stethoscope, scrubs and a cap.  The scrubs and cap come in pink, turquoise and light blue.
In accordance with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, the affected costumes have a mandatory tracking label sewn into the neck of the scrub shirt or lab coat.  Check the label for the tracking code 10060DG101 and the production dates of Jan-Mar 2010, or Apr-Jun 2010.
Fun World asks that you take the stethoscopes away from your child immediately and contact them at (800) 247-5314 or via email at  support@fun-world.net .

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