Burger King Pokémon container recall

The Burger King Pokémon container recall was a product recall involving Poké Ball-shaped containers used for toys in a 1999 and 2000 promotion for Pokémon: The First Movie. Pulling the containers apart could create a vacuum effect around a child’s mouth and nose. After infant suffocation incidents, the CPSC sought a recall and Burger King mounted a broad recall campaign. Most containers were reportedly destroyed, discarded, or returned.

Promotion

Pokémon: The First Movie promotion, 1999 and 2000

Hazard

Vacuum effect around the mouth and nose

Recall outcome

Most containers were destroyed, discarded, or returned