CPSCApril 26, 2001

CPSC, Creative Consumer Concepts Inc. and Whataburger recall

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

Why was CPSC, Creative Consumer Concepts Inc. and Whataburger recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

Parents should take these toys away from children immediately, and return the toy to any Whataburger Restaurant, for a free replacement toy. Contact: For more information, call Creative Consumer Concepts toll-free at (866) 327-2216 anytime; write to: Creative Consumer Concepts Inc., ATTN: Compass, 10955 Granada Lane, Overland Park, KS 66211; or go to the firm's website at www.c3.to

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Whatagear compass toys
Company
Creative Consumer Concepts Inc., of Overland Park, Kan., Whataburger Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas
Quantity
About 330,000
Sold at
Whataburger Restaurants in Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas distributed the toys, from March 2001 through April 2001.
Recall date
April 26, 2001
Incidents / injuries
Creative Consumer Concepts, Inc. has received four reports of the lens covers of the compass toys coming off. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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."

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