CPSC recall 01-209, announced July 31, 2001, covers Alcone Marketing Group Hourglass Space Sprout and "Look for Me Bumblebee" toddler toys (2.6 million units). The toys can break, causing small beads or balls to be released, which poses a choking or aspiration hazard to young children. The notice cites 18 incident reports. 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 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 "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."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The toys can break, causing small beads or balls to be released, which poses a choking or aspiration hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Burger King Corporation has received 18 reports of the toys breaking. There are six incidents where children had the balls or beads in their mouth, but no injuries were reported.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 01-209
- Units
- 2.6 million
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Burger King® restaurants nationwide distributed the toys inside Kids Meals, from January 2001 through July 2001. The toys were distributed in Burger King® Kids Meals for children under three years old. Alcone Marketing Group imported the toys for Burger King Corporation.
- Importer
- Alcone Marketing Group, of Irvine, Calif.
- Distributor
- Burger King Corporation, of Miami, Fla.
Hourglass Space Sprout and "Look for Me Bumblebee" toddler toys
CPSC product type: Toy Miscellaneous
Recall contact information
Consumers may call Burger King's Consumer Affairs at 305-378-3535. Information also is available at Burger King Corporation's web site at www.burgerking.com
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