CPSC2001-03-12
CPSC, Burger King and Alcone Announce Recall of Kid's Meal Toys
Alcone Marketing Group, of Irvine, Calif.
Hazard
Metal pins with plastic caps that attach the paddle wheel to the riverboat toy can come out and pose a choking hazard.
Remedy
Parents should immediately take the toy away from children and call Burger King Consumer Affairs for instructions on returning the toy for a free replacement toy.
Sold at
The toys were distributed in Burger King Kid's Meals. Burger King restaurants nationwide distributed the riverboat toys inside Kid's Meals in January and February 2001.
Affected count
About 400,000
Injuries reported
Burger King Corp. has received 10 reports that the pin on the toy came out. One child was found with the pin in her mouth. Her father removed it and no injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
"Rattling, Paddling Riverboat" toddler toys
Consumer contact
Call Burger King Consumer Affairs at (305) 378-3535 or visit Burger King's website at www.burgerking.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Burger-King-and-Alcone-Announce-Recall-of-Kids-Meal-ToysDon't want to check this manually?
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