CPSC2002-09-17
CPSC, McDonald's Corp. and Bobble Dreams USA Announce Recall of Chicago Bears Bobble Head Figurines
Bobble Dreams USA, of Fountain Valley, Calif.
Hazard
The paint on some of the figurines contains excess levels of lead. If ingested over time by children, the lead from the paint may present a lead poisoning hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should keep these figurines away from children and contact McDonald's to receive return and refund instructions.
Sold at
McDonald's restaurants sold the figurines in the greater Chicago area, Northwest Indiana, Central Illinois and Rockford as part of a promotion that ran from August 19, 2002 through September 12, 2002 for about $5.00.
Affected count
About 100,000
Injuries reported
McDonald's has not received any reports of injuries or incidents involving these figurines. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Chicago Bears Bobble Head Figurines
Consumer contact
Consumers should contact McDonald's at (800) 244-6227 to receive return and refund instructions. Consumers can also visit the company's web site at www.mcdonalds.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-McDonalds-Corp-and-Bobble-Dreams-USA-Announce-Recall-of-Chicago-Bears-Bobble-Head-Figurines-Don't want to check this manually?
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