February
8, 2001
Chick-fil-A
Inc., of Atlanta, Ga., is recalling about 3.8 million "Planet
Discovery" Kid's Meal toys. The toys were distributed at 800 Chick-fil-A
restaurants nationwide during January 2001 and during January 1999. The suction
cup on the toy can come off, presenting a choking hazard to young children. Chick-fil-A
has received seven reports that the suction cup on the toy came off. In one
case, a child began choking but the parent removed the suction cup before
medical treatment was needed.
The "Planet Discovery" toys are plastic disks (about 2 to 3 inches in
diameter) with a suction cup (about 1.5 inch in diameter) on the back. The toys
depict all of the planets plus the moon and the sun. Each toy comes in a
plastic bag labeled "Planets: Collect Them All!" A paragraph on the
bag also says: "Parents: This toy has been safety- tested for children of
all ages." The planet toy itself says "Chick- fil-A Inc. 1999,"
"1998 Namkung Promotions Inc," and "China."
Parents should immediately take away the toy from young children. Throw away
the toy or return the planet toys to a Chick-fil-A restaurant for a free
replacement premium or a small Icedream®. For questions about this recall,
contact Chick-fil-A toll-free at (866) 736-5914. Chick-fil-A Media Contact: Don
Perry (404) 765-8038