CPSC, Burger King and Alcone Announce Recall of Two Kids Meal Toys
Kids’ product recall 01-209. Announced by CPSC on Jul 31, 2001.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Jul 31, 2001. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The toys can break, causing small beads or balls to be released, which poses a choking or aspiration hazard to young children.
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What should you do?
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.
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- How to reach the firm: 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
Which ones are recalled?
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.”
2.6 million units, as CPSC gives them.
Hourglass Space Sprout and “Look for Me Bumblebee” toddler toys.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Imported by Alcone Marketing Group, Irvine, Calif.
- Distributed by Burger King Corporation, Miami, Fla.
- 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.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
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.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.