McDonald's is recalling a Hello Kitty-themed whistle given to
children in Happy Meals, citing a chance they could choke on some of its parts.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Monday that two
children have reportedly coughed out pieces of the whistle that they had sucked
into their mouths, including one child who received medical attention.
The safety agency said that parts of the three-inch tall
"Hello Kitty Birthday Lollipop" whistle can detach and be inhaled,
posing a risk to small children.
McDonald's handed out about 2.3 million of these whistles in the
U.S. and 200,000 in Canada
Consumers should return the whistle to any McDonald's for a free
replacement toy.
