First Birthday Party Hats Recalled by Creative Expressions Due to Choking Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 07-208 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- June 7, 2007
- Brand
- Creative Expressions
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- Children's Party Hats
- Hazard
- Choking Hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- About 43,100
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- January 26, 2015
What was recalled
The paper party hats involved in this recall measure 6.5 inches high by 4.5 inches wide and are cone shaped. The blue paper hats have "1st" printed on the front and blue foil fringe glued to the bottom.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Children's Party Hats · About 43,100 units
Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Party and discount department stores nationwide from February 2005 through May 2007 for about $4.; Creative Expressions, of Indianapolis, Ind..
Injuries or incidents reported
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Creative Expressions at (800) 428-5017 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ceg4party.com
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Children's Party Hats (About 43,100 units). 5 inches wide and are cone shaped.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should discard the hats immediately and contact Creative Expressions to receive a full refund.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 26, 2015. 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.