CPSC recall 01-099, announced March 5, 2001, covers Scooter Bug toddler toys (about 234,000 units). The bug's antenna can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Parents should take the toy away from children immediately and return the toy to any McDonald's restaurant for a replacement toy. Recall contact: call (800) 638-2772, or go to www.mcdonalds.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The bug's antenna can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
McDonald's has received two reports of children choking and one report of a child gagging on the broken off antenna.
Official remedy
Parents should take the toy away from children immediately and return the toy to any McDonald's restaurant for a replacement toy.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- McDonald's Corp., Oakbrook, Ill.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets, Scooters & hoverboards
- Recall number
- 01-099
- Units
- About 234,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- McDonald's restaurants in the U.S. and Canada distributed the toys with Happy Meals, from November 2000 through February 2001. The toys were distributed with McDonald's Happy Meals for children under 3 years of age.
- Importer
- McDonald's Corp., Oakbrook, Ill.
Scooter Bug toddler toys
CPSC product type: Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers should visit McDonald's website at www.mcdonalds.com. Questions about this recall should be directed to CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772.
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