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CPSC recall · Reported February 8, 2001

CPSC and Chick-fil-A Inc. Announce Recall of "Planet Discovery" Kid's Meal Toy

The suction cup on the toy can come off, presenting a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #
01081
Affected scope
About 3.8 million
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1998 Namkung Promotions Inc, of China recalled The "Planet Discovery" toys are plastic disks (about 2 to 3 inches in diameter) with a su… - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC and Chick-fil-A Inc. Announce Recall of "Planet Discovery" Kid's Meal Toy was recalled by 1998 Namkung Promotions Inc, of China in February 8, 2001. Reason: The suction cup on the toy can come off, presenting a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Parents should immediately take away the toy from young children. Throw away the toy or r…. Verify recall #01081 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

1998 Namkung Promotions Inc, of China issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The suction cup on the toy can come off, presenting a choking hazard to young children..

Moderate
severity level
February 8, 2001
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01081 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #01081) was formally reported on February 8, 2001. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. 1998 Namkung Promotions Inc, of China is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 3.8 million.

The documented reason for this recall is: The suction cup on the toy can come off, presenting a choking hazard to young children. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Parents should immediately take away the toy from young children. Throw away the toy or return the planet toys to a Chick-fil-A restaurant for a free replacement premium or a small Icedream®. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 3.8 million

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

The "Planet Discovery" toys are plastic disks (about 2 to 3 inches in diameter) with a suction cup (about 1.5 inch in diameter) on the back. The toys depict all of the planets plus the moon and the sun. Each toy comes in a plastic bag labeled "Planets: Collect Them All!" A paragraph on the bag also says: "Parents: This toy has been safety-tested for children of all ages." The planet toy itself says "Chick- fil-A Inc. 1999," "1998 Namkung Promotions Inc," and "China."

Reason for recall

The suction cup on the toy can come off, presenting a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Parents should immediately take away the toy from young children. Throw away the toy or return the planet toys to a Chick-fil-A restaurant for a free replacement premium or a small Icedream®.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 01081
Date reported February 8, 2001
Date initiated February 8, 2001
Recalling firm 1998 Namkung Promotions Inc, of China
Affected scope About 3.8 million
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Parents should immediately take away the toy from young children. Throw away the toy or return the planet toys to a Chick-fil-A r…

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The "Planet Discovery" toys are plastic disks (about 2 to 3 inches in diameter) with a suction cup (about 1.5 inch in diameter) on the back. The toys depict all of the planets plus the moon and the sun. Each toy comes in a plastic bag labeled "Planets: Collect Them All!" A paragraph on the bag also says: "Parents: This toy has been safety-tested for children of all ages." The planet toy itself says "Chick- fil-A Inc. 1999," "1998 Namkung Promotions Inc," and "China.". Recalled by 1998 Namkung Promotions Inc, of China. Units affected: About 3.8 million.
Why was this product recalled?
The suction cup on the toy can come off, presenting a choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers do?
Parents should immediately take away the toy from young children. Throw away the toy or return the planet toys to a Chick-fil-A restaurant for a free replacement premium or a small Icedream®.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 8, 2001. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 01081.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (01081) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported February 8, 2001. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.