CPSC, Burger King and Alcone Announce Recall of Kid's Meal Toys
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-469.
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."
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-469.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-469.
Call Burger King Consumer Affairs at (305) 378-3535 or visit Burger King's website at www.burgerking.com
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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 FAQ
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. is the subject of a toys recall: CPSC, Burger King and Alcone Announce Recall of Kid's Meal Toys. The notice was published on March 12, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 400,000 units are potentially affected.