CPSC, McDonald's Announce Recall of "Scooter Bug" Happy Meal Toys
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 01-099 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- March 5, 2001
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- Scooter Bug toddler toys
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- About 234,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- February 2, 2026
What was recalled
The Scooter Bug toy is about 3 inches long and 2-1/2 inch wide. When rolled across the floor, the bug's legs move back and forth. The bug has a yellow face with red antennas, orange feet and a purple body with green spots. The words "Fisher Price" are on the top of the toy. The words "MFG.FOR MCD CORP.CHINA" are on the rear of the toy.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Scooter Bug toddler toys · About 234,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: McDonald's restaurants in the U.S. and Canada distributed the toys with Happy Meals, from November 2000 through February 2001. The toys were distributed with McDonald's Happy Meals for children under 3 years of age.; McDonald's Corp., Oakbrook, Ill..
Injuries or incidents reported
McDonald's has received two reports of children choking and one report of a child gagging on the broken off antenna.
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers should visit McDonald's website at www.mcdonalds.com. Questions about this recall should be directed to CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Scooter Bug toddler toys (About 234,000 units). The Scooter Bug toy is about 3 inches long and 2-1/2 inch wide.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Parents should take the toy away from children immediately and return the toy to any McDonald's restaurant for a replacement toy.
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