CPSC2001-03-05
CPSC, McDonald's Announce Recall of "Scooter Bug" Happy Meal Toys
McDonald's Corp., Oakbrook, Ill.
Hazard
The bug's antenna can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Parents should take the toy away from children immediately and return the toy to any McDonald's restaurant for a replacement toy.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 234,000
Injuries reported
McDonald's has received two reports of children choking and one report of a child gagging on the broken off antenna.
Manufactured in
China
Products
"Scooter Bug" toddler toys
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers should visit McDonald's website at www.mcdonalds.com. Questions about this recall should be directed to CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-McDonalds-Announce-Recall-of-Scooter-Bug-Happy-Meal-ToysDon't want to check this manually?
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