CPSC, Burger King and Alcone Announce Recall of Two Kids Meal Toys

Recalled July 31, 2001 · CPSC recall 01209 · Burger King and Alcone

Recalled "Hourglass Space Sprout" and "Look for Me Bumblebee" toddler toys

Hazard

The toys can break, causing small beads or balls to be released, which poses a choking or aspiration hazard to young children.

Remedy

Parents should immediately take the toys away from children and call Burger King's Consumer Affairs for instructions on returning the toy for a free replacement toy.

Units

2.6 million

Incidents / injuries

Burger King Corporation has received 18 reports of the toys breaking. There are six incidents where children had the balls or beads in their mouth, but no injuries were reported.

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."

What to do

Parents should immediately take the toys away from children and call Burger King's Consumer Affairs for instructions on returning the toy for a free replacement toy.

Contact

Consumers may call Burger King's Consumer Affairs at 305-378-3535. Information also is available at Burger King Corporation's web site at www.burgerking.com

Product

Hourglass Space Sprout and "Look for Me Bumblebee" toddler toys

Imported by

Alcone Marketing Group, of Irvine, Calif.

Distributed by

Burger King Corporation, of Miami, Fla.

Retailers

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.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →