CPSC, McDonald's Corp. and Bobble Dreams USA Announce Recall of Chicago Bears Bobble Head Figurines
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-09-17). Hazards: ingestion, chemical, lead. About 100,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02252 |
| Published | 2002-09-17 |
| Last updated | 2025-10-15 |
| Product category | Toy Figures |
| Products | Chicago Bears Bobble Head Figurines |
| Firm named in the title | McDonald's Corp. and Bobble Dreams USA |
| Firms | Bobble Dreams USA, of Fountain Valley, Calif. (importer); McDonald's Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 100,000 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, chemical, lead |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | McDonald's restaurants sold the figurines in the greater Chicago area, Northwest Indiana, Central Illinois and Rockford as part of a promotion that ran from August 19, 2002 through September 12, 2002 for about $5.00. |
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."
Hazard
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
Consumers should keep these figurines away from children and contact McDonald's to receive return and refund instructions.
Incidents and injuries
McDonald's has not received any reports of injuries or incidents involving these figurines. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
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