Safety regulator, McDonald's Corp. and Bobble Dreams USA Announce Recall of Chicago Bears Bobble Head Figurines
Recall 02252 · Sep 17, 2002 · Bobble Dreams USA
100,000
units affected
100,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02252
- Date
- Sep 17, 2002
- Company
- Bobble Dreams USA
- Units affected
- 100,000
- Product
- Chicago Bears Bobble Head Figurines
- Product type
- Toy Figures
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
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."
What can happen
The paint on some of the figurines contains excess levels of lead. If ingested over time by children, the lead from the paint may present a lead poisoning hazard.
The fix
Consumers should keep these figurines away from children and contact McDonald's to receive return and refund instructions.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled chicago bears bobble head figurines?
Consumers should keep these figurines away from children and contact McDonald's to receive return and refund instructions.
What is the hazard?
The paint on some of the figurines contains excess levels of lead. If ingested over time by children, the lead from the paint may present a lead poisoning hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.