CPSC recall · Reported July 31, 2001
CPSC, Burger King and Alcone Announce Recall of Two Kids Meal Toys
The toys can break, causing small beads or balls to be released, which poses a choking or aspiration hazard to young children.
Burger King Corporation, of Miami, Fla. recalled The "Hourglass Space Sprout" is a multi-colored toy with a green smiling head; a clear ho….
CPSC, Burger King and Alcone Announce Recall of Two Kids Meal Toys was recalled by Burger King Corporation, of Miami, Fla. in July 31, 2001. Reason: The toys can break, causing small beads or balls to be released, which poses a choking or aspiration hazard t…. Remedy: Parents should immediately take the toys away from children and call Burger King's Consum…. Verify recall #01209 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Burger King Corporation, of Miami, Fla. issued this CPSC recall-The toys can break, causing small beads or balls to be released, which poses a choking or aspiration hazard t….
- None
- agency class
- July 31, 2001
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01209 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.
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Product description
The "Hourglass Space Sprout" is a multi-colored toy with a green smiling head; a clear hourglass, filled with beads; and two red balls with yellow spots as arms. The "Look for Me Bumblebee" has a purple base with a green leaf, a yellow head, and three rings that fit over the head. When the recalled toys are shaken, the beads inside make a rattle sound. On the back of the toys are the words, "Sassy®," "Burger King™," and "MADE IN CHINA." The packaging says, "Toddler Toys For Kids Under Three Years Old."
Reason for recall
The toys can break, causing small beads or balls to be released, which poses a choking or aspiration hazard to young children.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01209 |
| Date reported | July 31, 2001 |
| Date initiated | July 31, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Burger King Corporation, of Miami, Fla. |
| Affected scope | 2.6 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 the toys away from children and call Burger King's Consumer Affairs for instructions on returning…
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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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