CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Burger King and Alcone Announce Recall of Two Kids Meal Toys
Published: July 31, 2001Recall ID: 01209Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The toys can break, causing small beads or balls to be released, which poses a choking or aspiration hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
The "Hourglass Space Sprout" is a multi-colored toy with a green smiling head; a clear hourglass, filled with beads; and two red balls with yellow spots as arms. The "Look for Me Bumblebee" has a purple base with a green leaf, a yellow head, and three rings that fit over the head. When the recalled toys are shaken, the beads inside make a rattle sound. On the back of the toys are the words, "Sassy®," "Burger King™," and "MADE IN CHINA." The packaging says, "Toddler Toys For Kids Under Three Years Old."
Affected Products
Hourglass Space Sprout and "Look for Me Bumblebee" toddler toys
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Burger-King-and-Alcone-Announce-Recall-of-Two-Kids-Meal-Toys |
| Title | CPSC, Burger King and Alcone Announce Recall of Two Kids Meal Toys |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/bk-toys.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled "Hourglass Space Sprout" and "Look for Me Bumblebee" toddler toys |
| Hazards › Name | The toys can break, causing small beads or balls to be released, which poses a choking or aspiration hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | Burger King Corporation has received 18 reports of the toys breaking. There are six incidents where children had the balls or beads in their mouth, but no injuries were reported. |
| Products › Name | Hourglass Space Sprout and "Look for Me Bumblebee" toddler toys |
| Products › Type | Toy Miscellaneous |
| Products › Category I D | 2198 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 2.6 million |
| Recall I D | 960 |
| Remedies › Name | Parents should immediately take the toys away from children and call Burger King's Consumer Affairs for instructions on returning the toy for a free replacement toy. |
| Importers › Name | Alcone Marketing Group, of Irvine, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Burger King® restaurants nationwide distributed the toys inside Kids Meals, from January 2001 through July 2001. The toys were distributed in Burger King® Kids Meals for children under three years old. Alcone Marketing Group imported the toys for Burger King Corporation. |
| Recall Date | 2001-07-31T00:00:00 |
| Description | The "Hourglass Space Sprout" is a multi-colored toy with a green smiling head; a clear hourglass, filled with beads; and two red balls with yellow spots as arms. The "Look for Me Bumblebee" has a purple base with a green leaf, a yellow head, and three rings that fit over the head. When the recalled toys are shaken, the beads inside make a rattle sound. On the back of the toys are the words, "Sassy®," "Burger King™," and "MADE IN CHINA." The packaging says, "Toddler Toys For Kids Under Three Years Old." |
| Distributors › Name | Burger King Corporation, of Miami, Fla. |
| Recall Number | 01209 |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers may call Burger King's Consumer Affairs at 305-378-3535. Information also is available at Burger King Corporation's web site at www.burgerking.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-03-25T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |