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CPSC, McDonald's Corp. and Bobble Dreams USA Announce Recall of Chicago Bears Bobble Head Figurines

Recall 02-252 · September 17, 2002

What to doConsumers should keep these figurines away from children and contact McDonald's to receive return and refund instructions.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
02-252 (CPSC)
Recall date
September 17, 2002
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Chicago Bears Bobble Head Figurines
Hazard
Choking and ingestion, Poisoning and toxic substances hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestionPoisoning and toxic substances
Units
About 100,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
October 15, 2025

What was recalled

The recalled bobble head figurines are designed in the likeness of NFL players Brian Urlacher and Anthony Thomas. The 7-inch tall figurines have heads on springs that cause them to bobble from side to side. The figurines are dressed in Chicago Bears' uniforms. The McDonald's logo and the player's name are printed across the front of the base. Labels on the bottom of the figurine read, "BOBBLE DREAMS USA" and "MADE IN CHINA," and "OFFICIAL NFL LICENSED PRODUCT."

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Chicago Bears Bobble Head Figurines · About 100,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: McDonald's restaurants sold the figurines in the greater Chicago area, Northwest Indiana, Central Illinois and Rockford as part of a promotion that ran from August 19, 2002 through September 12, 2002 for about $5.00.; Bobble Dreams USA, of Fountain Valley, Calif.; McDonald's Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill..

Injuries or incidents reported

McDonald's has not received any reports of injuries or incidents involving these figurines. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Consumer contact

Consumers should contact McDonald's at (800) 244-6227 to receive return and refund instructions. Consumers can also visit the company's web site at www.mcdonalds.com

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Chicago Bears Bobble Head Figurines (About 100,000 units). The recalled bobble head figurines are designed in the likeness of NFL players Brian Urlacher and Anthony Thomas.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion, Poisoning and toxic substances hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should keep these figurines away from children and contact McDonald's to receive return and refund instructions.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on October 15, 2025. 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.