McDonald's Recalls LEGO Building Sets for Choking Hazard in Young Children

Plain-English summary

McDonald's and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced an exchange program for LEGO Building Sets distributed at McDonald's restaurants between October 31 and November 7, 1986. The recall addresses a choking hazard posed by small parts in the LEGO sets, which are not intended for children younger than three years old.

Although the LEGO Building Sets meet mandatory and voluntary toy regulations, the small parts present a risk if given to toddlers. No incidents or injuries have been reported regarding these specific sets. During the first week of the promotion, some locations may have lacked the appropriate DUPLO Building Sets, which are designed for children under three and do not contain small parts.

Consumers with children younger than three who received a LEGO Building Set during this period are asked to exchange them for DUPLO Building Sets. LEGO sets feature solid colored borders and warnings about small parts, while DUPLO sets have dotted borders. For more information, consumers can contact McDonald's Customer Relations or the CPSC toll-free hotline.

The recalled product

Product

McDonald's and CPSC Announce Exchange for LEGO Building Set Toys Because of Choking Hazard

Manufacturer

McDonald's

Category

Consumer Product — Toys

Hazard

• choking

Distribution

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