CPSC2001-07-31
CPSC, Burger King and Alcone Announce Recall of Two Kids Meal Toys
Alcone Marketing Group, of Irvine, Calif.
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
2.6 million
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Products
"Hourglass Space Sprout" and "Look for Me Bumblebee" toddler toys
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Burger-King-and-Alcone-Announce-Recall-of-Two-Kids-Meal-ToysDon't want to check this manually?
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