CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Burger King and Alcone Announce Recall of Kid's Meal Toys
Published: March 12, 2001Recall ID: 01100Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Metal pins with plastic caps that attach the paddle wheel to the riverboat toy can come out and pose a choking hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Rattling, Paddling Riverboat toddler toys
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Burger-King-and-Alcone-Announce-Recall-of-Kids-Meal-Toys |
| Title | CPSC, Burger King and Alcone Announce Recall of Kid's Meal Toys |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/riverboat-toy_0.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Burger King kid's meal toy |
| Hazards › Name | Metal pins with plastic caps that attach the paddle wheel to the riverboat toy can come out and pose a choking hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Rattling, Paddling Riverboat toddler toys |
| Products › Type | Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed |
| Products › Category I D | 2182 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 400,000 |
| Recall I D | 469 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Alcone Marketing Group, of Irvine, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2001-03-12T00:00:00 |
| 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." |
| Distributors › Name | Burger King Corp., of Miami, Fla. |
| Recall Number | 01100 |
| Consumer Contact | Call Burger King Consumer Affairs at (305) 378-3535 or visit Burger King's website at www.burgerking.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-02-02T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |