CPSC, McDonald's Corp. and Bobble Dreams USA Announce Recall of Chicago Bears Bobble Head Figurines
USCPSC, McDonald's Corp. and Bobble Dreams USA Announce Recall of Chicago Bears Bobble Head Figurines
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Chicago Bears Bobble Head Figurines
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-McDonalds-Corp-and-Bobble-Dreams-USA-Announce-Recall-of-Chicago-Bears-Bobble-Head-Figurines- |
| Title | CPSC, McDonald's Corp. and Bobble Dreams USA Announce Recall of Chicago Bears Bobble Head Figurines |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/bobble1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Brian Urlacher Bobblehead |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/bobble2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Anthony Thomas Bobblehead |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Chicago Bears Bobble Head Figurines |
| Products › Type | Toy Figures |
| Products › Category I D | 2192 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 100,000 |
| Recall I D | 2220 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should keep these figurines away from children and contact McDonald's to receive return and refund instructions. |
| Importers › Name | Bobble Dreams USA, of Fountain Valley, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2002-09-17T00:00:00 |
| 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." |
| Distributors › Name | McDonald's Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill. |
| Recall Number | 02252 |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers should contact McDonald's at (800) 244-6227 to receive return and refund instructions. Consumers can also visit the company's web site at www.mcdonalds.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-10-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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