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Cotton On USA Recalls Toy Pinwheels Due to Choking Hazard

Recalled 2024-05-09. Choking hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 8,500Units

2024-05-09Recall date

YesInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled: This recall involves plastic toy pinwheels that were given away as a promotional item for free at Cotton On stores. The toy pinwheels are multi-colored and have "KIDS" and "COTTON ON" in white letters on the pinwheels.
The hazard: The pinwheel's fastener cap can come loose and detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Injuries: The firm has received one report of the fastener cap coming loose and being swallowed by a child.
The remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pinwheels and dispose of the product. As the product was given away for free, no refund or replacement will be provided.

The details

What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.