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CPSC, McDonald's Announce Recall of "Scooter Bug" Happy Meal Toys

U.S. CPSCChokingMar 5, 2001
Recalled McDonald's Happy Meal toy
Recalled McDonald's Happy Meal toy

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The bug's antenna can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Parents should take the toy away from children immediately and return the toy to any McDonald's restaurant for a replacement toy.

Incidents & injuries

McDonald's has received two reports of children choking and one report of a child gagging on the broken off antenna.

Product description

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.

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

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.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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