CPSC, McDonald’s Announce Recall of “Scooter Bug” Happy Meal Toys

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Recall Category: Kids Recalls

Recall Date: 2001-03-05T00:00:00

Product: Scooter Bug toddler toys

Company: McDonald's restaurants in the U.S. and Canada distributed the toys with Happy Meals, from November 2000 through February 2001. The toys were distributed with McDonald's Happy Meals for children under 3 years of age.

Hazard: The bug's antenna can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Description: The Scooter Bug toy is about 3 inches long and 2-1/2 inch wide. When rolled across the floor, the bug's legs move back and forth. The bug has a yellow face with red antennas, orange feet and a purple body with green spots. The words "Fisher Price" are on the top of the toy. The words "MFG.FOR MCD CORP.CHINA" are on the rear of the toy.

Remedy: Parents should take the toy away from children immediately and return the toy to any McDonald's restaurant for a replacement toy.

Incidents / Injuries: McDonald's has received two reports of children choking and one report of a child gagging on the broken off antenna.

Recall Number: 01099

Product Type: Toys / Play Products, Baby / Infant Products, Outdoor / Sports / Ride-On

Hazard Type: Choking Hazard

View CPSC Recall Notice