CPSC, Burger King and Alcone Announce Recall of Kid's Meal Toys
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-03-12). Hazards: choking. About 400,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01100 |
| Published | 2001-03-12 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-02 |
| Product category | Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed |
| Products | Rattling, Paddling Riverboat toddler toys |
| Firm named in the title | Burger King and Alcone |
| Firms | Alcone Marketing Group, of Irvine, Calif. (importer); Burger King Corp., of Miami, Fla. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 400,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
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."
Hazard
Metal pins with plastic caps that attach the paddle wheel to the riverboat toy can come out and pose a choking hazard.
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.
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.
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