CPSC, Burger King and Alcone Announce Recall of Two Kids Meal Toys
Source: CPSC Recall #01209
Recall Date
2001-07-31
Manufacturer
Alcone Marketing Group, of Irvine, Calif.
Units Affected
2.6 million
Products Involved
"Hourglass Space Sprout" and "Look for Me Bumblebee" toddler toys
Hazard
The toys can break, causing small beads or balls to be released, which poses a choking or aspiration hazard to young children.
Remedy
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.
Reported Injuries
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.
Sold At
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.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall 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."
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28