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ChokingApril 26, 2001CPSC #01135

CPSC, Creative Consumer Concepts Inc. and Whataburger Inc. Announce Recall of Kid's Meal Toys

Product
Toys & Games
Units affected
330,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

The "Whatagear" compass is a plastic toy with a compass in its center. The toys have varied features, such as flashlights, magnifying lenses or tools. They come in various solid colors. The back of the compass reads, "WHATAGEAR" and "WHATABURGER."

Hazard

The clear plastic lens covers on these compass toys can come off and pose a choking hazard to young children.

Injuries

Creative Consumer Concepts, Inc. has received four reports of the lens covers of the compass toys coming off. No injuries have been reported.

Where it was sold

  • Whataburger Restaurants in Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas distributed the toys, from March 2001 through April 2001.

Photos

Recalled "Whatagear" compass toy
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