CPSC recall · Reported September 17, 2002
CPSC, McDonald's Corp. and Bobble Dreams USA Announce Recall of Chicago Bears Bobble Head Figurines
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.
McDonald's Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill. recalled The recalled bobble head figurines are designed in the likeness of NFL players Brian Urla….
CPSC, McDonald's Corp. and Bobble Dreams USA Announce Recall of Chicago Bears Bobble Head… was recalled by McDonald's Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill. in September 17, 2002. Reason: The paint on some of the figurines contains excess levels of lead. If ingested over time by children, the lea…. Remedy: Consumers should keep these figurines away from children and contact McDonald's to receiv…. Verify recall #02252 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
McDonald's Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The paint on some of the figurines contains excess levels of lead. If ingested over time by children, the lea….
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- September 17, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02252 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, 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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Product description
The recalled bobble head figurines are designed in the likeness of NFL players Brian Urlacher and Anthony Thomas. The 7-inch tall figurines have heads on springs that cause them to bobble from side to side. The figurines are dressed in Chicago Bears' uniforms. The McDonald's logo and the player's name are printed across the front of the base. Labels on the bottom of the figurine read, "BOBBLE DREAMS USA" and "MADE IN CHINA," and "OFFICIAL NFL LICENSED PRODUCT."
Reason for recall
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, what to do
Consumers should keep these figurines away from children and contact McDonald's to receive return and refund instructions.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02252 |
| Date reported | September 17, 2002 |
| Date initiated | September 17, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | McDonald's Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 100,000 |
| 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
Consumers should keep these figurines away from children and contact McDonald's to receive return and refund instructions.
- Check the recall number (02252) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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