CPSC, Creative Consumer Concepts Inc. and Whataburger Inc. Announce Recall of Kid's Meal Toys

The clear plastic lens covers on these compass toys can come off and pose a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #: 01135
Affected scope: About 330,000

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

Creative Consumer Concepts Inc., of Overland Park, Kan. recalled The "Whatagear" compass is a plastic toy with a compass in its center. The toys have vari….

CPSC, Creative Consumer Concepts Inc. and Whataburger Inc. Announce Recall of Kid's Meal … was recalled by Creative Consumer Concepts Inc., of Overland Park, Kan. in April 26, 2001. Reason: The clear plastic lens covers on these compass toys can come off and pose a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Parents should take these toys away from children immediately, and return the toy to any …. Verify recall #01135 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Creative Consumer Concepts Inc., of Overland Park, Kan. issued this CPSC recall-The clear plastic lens covers on these compass toys can come off and pose a choking hazard to young children..

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agency class: April 26, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01135 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 "Whatagear" compass is a plastic toy with a compass in its center. The toys have varied features, such as flashlights, magnifying lenses or tools. They come in various solid colors. The back of the compass reads, "WHATAGEAR" and "WHATABURGER."

Reason for recall

The clear plastic lens covers on these compass toys can come off and pose a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Parents should take these toys away from children immediately, and return the toy to any Whataburger Restaurant, for a free 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	01135
Date reported	April 26, 2001
Date initiated	April 26, 2001
Recalling firm	Creative Consumer Concepts Inc., of Overland Park, Kan.
Affected scope	About 330,000
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 these toys away from children immediately, and return the toy to any Whataburger Restaurant, for a free repla…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The clear plastic lens covers on these compass toys can come off and pose a choking hazard to young children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Parents should take these toys away from children immediately, and return the toy to any Whataburger Restaurant, for a free replacement toy.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 26, 2001. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 01135.

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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