The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·90038·Announced 1990-02-14

Hayes Siren Whistle Toys Recalled for Choking Hazard

Hayes Specialties is recalling approximately 553,000 Siren Whistle toys because they break easily and pose a choking hazard to children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported for this specific item, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

The Hayes Specialties Corporation is voluntarily recalling approximately 553,000 "Siren Whistle" toys in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recalled whistles are solid-color, cylindrical plastic items measuring 1 3/4 inches long, embossed with "Made in Taiwan." They are available in red, blue, pink, orange, green, and yellow, and were sold individually from 6-dozen display boxes.

The recall is issued because the whistles easily break apart, releasing small parts that may pose a potential choking hazard. These products were sold nationwide over the last 2 1/2 years. While neither CPSC nor Hayes Specialties Corporation is aware of any injuries associated with these specific whistles, CPSC is aware of a number of choking incidents with siren-type whistles generally.

Consumers should take these Siren Whistles away from children and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund of the purchase price. Questions about the recall can be directed to Hayes Specialties Corporation at 517-755-6541.

The recalled product

Product
Siren Whistle toys
Manufacturer
Hayes Specialties
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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