CPSC, Burger King and Alcone Announce Recall of Two Kids Meal Toys
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-07-31 · 01209
Hazards
The toys can break, causing small beads or balls to be released, which poses a choking or aspiration hazard to young children.
Recall
Number
01209
Date
2001-07-31
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
"Hourglass Space Sprout" and "Look for Me Bumblebee" toddler toys
Companies
Retailer(s)
Burger King® restaurants nationwide distributed the toys inside Kids Meals, from January 2001 through July 2001. The toys were distributed in Burger King® Kids Meals for children under three years old. Alcone Marketing Group imported the toys for Burger King Corporation.
Importer(s)
Alcone Marketing Group, of Irvine, Calif.
Distributor(s)
Burger King Corporation, of Miami, Fla.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The "Hourglass Space Sprout" is a multi-colored toy with a green smiling head; a clear hourglass, filled with beads; and two red balls with yellow spots as arms. The "Look for Me Bumblebee" has a purple base with a green leaf, a yellow head, and three rings that fit over the head. When the recalled toys are shaken, the beads inside make a rattle sound. On the back of the toys are the words, "Sassy®," "Burger King™," and "MADE IN CHINA." The packaging says, "Toddler Toys For Kids Under Three Years Old."