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CPSC, Chuck E. Cheese's Announce Recall of Plastic Siren Whistles

Recall 06-048 · December 8, 2005 · Chuck E. Cheese's

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
06-048 (CPSC)
Recall date
December 8, 2005
Brand
Chuck E. Cheese's
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Plastic Siren Whistle
Hazard
Choking and ingestion hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Units
About 144,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
April 17, 2024

What was recalled

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 ¾ inch wide. The toy whistles were distributed as prizes at Chuck E. Cheese's by redeeming 15 tickets earned by playing games.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Plastic Siren Whistle · About 144,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Chuck E. Cheese's nationwide from July 2005 through August 2005.; Chuck E. Cheese's (CEC Entertainment), of Irving, Texas.

Injuries or incidents reported

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.

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

Recall history and context

Chuck E. Cheese's appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Plastic Siren Whistle (About 144,000 units). The recalled plastic siren whistle is a red, green or purple tube with small plastic pieces inside.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 17, 2024. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.