The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·01209·Announced 2001-07-31

Burger King Recalls Two Toddler Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Burger King and Alcone are recalling 2.6 million toddler toys because they can break and release small beads, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard for young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Burger King Corporation and Alcone Marketing Group are recalling approximately 2.6 million "Hourglass Space Sprout" and "Look for Me Bumblebee" toddler toys. The toys were distributed in Burger King Kids Meals nationwide from January 2001 through July 2001. The packaging indicates the toys are for children under three years old.

The recall was issued because the toys can break, causing small beads or balls to be released. This poses a choking or aspiration hazard to young children. Burger King has received 18 reports of the toys breaking. In six of these incidents, children had the balls or beads in their mouths, but no injuries were reported.

Parents should immediately take the recalled toys away from children. Consumers should call Burger King's Consumer Affairs at 305-378-3535 for instructions on returning the toy for a free replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Hourglass Space Sprout and "Look for Me Bumblebee" toddler toys
Manufacturer
Alcone Marketing Group, of Irvine, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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