CPSC, McDonald's Announce Recall of "Scooter Bug" Happy Meal Toys

The bug's antenna can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #: 01099
Affected scope: About 234,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled The Scooter Bug toy is about 3 inches long and 2-1/2 inch wide. When rolled across the fl….

CPSC, McDonald's Announce Recall of "Scooter Bug" Happy Meal Toys was recalled and listed by the CPSC in March 5, 2001. Reason: 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 McDo…. Verify recall #01099 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The bug's antenna can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children..

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agency class: March 5, 2001
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01099 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 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.

Product description

The Scooter Bug toy is about 3 inches long and 2-1/2 inch wide. When rolled across the floor, the bug's legs move back and forth. The bug has a yellow face with red antennas, orange feet and a purple body with green spots. The words "Fisher Price" are on the top of the toy. The words "MFG.FOR MCD CORP.CHINA" are on the rear of the toy.

Reason for recall

The bug's antenna can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Parents should take the toy away from children immediately and return the toy to any McDonald's restaurant for a replacement toy.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	01099
Date reported	March 5, 2001
Date initiated	March 5, 2001
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 234,000
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 take the toy away from children immediately and return the toy to any McDonald's restaurant for a replacement toy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The bug's antenna can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Parents should take the toy away from children immediately and return the toy to any McDonald's restaurant for a replacement toy.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 5, 2001. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 01099.

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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