CPSC, Burger King and Alcone Announce Recall of Kid's Meal Toys
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 01-100 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- March 12, 2001
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- Rattling, Paddling Riverboat toddler toys
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- About 400,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- February 2, 2026
What was recalled
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."
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Rattling, Paddling Riverboat toddler toys · About 400,000 units
Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; Alcone Marketing Group, of Irvine, Calif.; Burger King Corp., of Miami, Fla..
Injuries or incidents reported
Burger King Corp. has received 10 reports that the pin on the toy came out. One child was found with the pin in her mouth. Her father removed it and no injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
Call Burger King Consumer Affairs at (305) 378-3535 or visit Burger King's website at www.burgerking.com
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?
Rattling, Paddling Riverboat toddler toys (About 400,000 units). The "Rattling, Paddling Riverboat" toys are red plastic boats about 2 to 3 inches in diameter.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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