Recall Category: Kids Recalls
Recall Date: 2001-07-31T00:00:00
Product: Hourglass Space Sprout and "Look for Me Bumblebee" toddler toys
Company: 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.
Hazard: The toys can break, causing small beads or balls to be released, which poses a choking or aspiration hazard to young children.
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."
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.
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.
Recall Number: 01209
Product Type: Toys / Play Products, Baby / Infant Products, Feeding / Teething Products
Hazard Type: Choking Hazard