CPSC, Burger King and Alcone Announce Recall of Two Kids Meal Toys
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 01-209 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- July 31, 2001
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- Hourglass Space Sprout and "Look for Me Bumblebee" toddler toys
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- 2.6 million
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- March 25, 2026
What was 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."
Is my product affected?
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- Hourglass Space Sprout and "Look for Me Bumblebee" toddler toys · 2.6 million units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; Alcone Marketing Group, of Irvine, Calif.; Burger King Corporation, of Miami, Fla..
Injuries or incidents reported
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.
Consumer contact
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
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?
Hourglass Space Sprout and "Look for Me Bumblebee" toddler toys (2.6 million units). 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.
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 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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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on March 25, 2026. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.