CPSC recall 01-100, announced March 12, 2001, covers Alcone Marketing Group Rattling, Paddling Riverboat toddler toys (about 400,000 units). Metal pins with plastic caps that attach the paddle wheel to the riverboat toy can come out and pose a choking hazard. The notice cites 10 incident reports. Parents should immediately take the toy away from children and call Burger King Consumer Affairs for instructions on returning the toy for a free replacement toy. Recall contact: call (305) 378-3535, or go to www.burgerking.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 "Rattling, Paddling Riverboat" toys are red plastic boats about 2 to 3 inches in diameter. The captain figure squeaks when it is pushed down. When the boat is moved across the floor, beads in the boat's paddle wheel make a rattle sound. The following words are imprinted on the bottom of the boat, "Sassy, MFG FOR BURGER KING CORP, MADE IN CHINA." The packaging says "Toddler Toys For Kids Under Three Years Old."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Metal pins with plastic caps that attach the paddle wheel to the riverboat toy can come out and pose a choking hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Burger King Corp. has received 10 reports that the pin on the toy came out. One child was found with the pin in her mouth. Her father removed it and no injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Parents should immediately take the toy away from children and call Burger King Consumer Affairs for instructions on returning the toy for a free replacement toy.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 01-100
- Units
- About 400,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- The toys were distributed in Burger King Kid's Meals. Burger King restaurants nationwide distributed the riverboat toys inside Kid's Meals in January and February 2001.
- Importer
- Alcone Marketing Group, of Irvine, Calif.
- Distributor
- Burger King Corp., of Miami, Fla.
Rattling, Paddling Riverboat toddler toys
CPSC product type: Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Recall contact information
Call Burger King Consumer Affairs at (305) 378-3535 or visit Burger King's website at www.burgerking.com
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