Pokemon News Story

Summary

Burger King has recalled millions of Pokemon balls given with kids' meals due to a suffocation hazard. A 13-month-old in California died after a ball covered her nose and mouth. The fast-food chain advises parents to dispose of or return the balls, especially for children under three, to any Burger King for a free order of fries. The balls were either red and white or hot pink and contained a small Pokemon toy inside.

Takeaways

• 🍔 Burger King is recalling millions of Pokemon balls that were given out with kids' meals.
• 👶 A 13-month-old baby in California died after suffocating when a Pokemon ball covered her nose and mouth.
• 🚫 The balls are considered dangerous and pose a risk of suffocation, especially for young children.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents are advised to either dispose of the balls or return them to Burger King for a free order of fries.
• 🎁 The Pokemon balls were popular among children and were quickly sold out in fast-food chains.
• 🔴 The recalled balls are red and white or hot pink in color and contain a small Pokemon toy inside.
• ⚠️ Burger King specifically warns that children under three are at the highest risk of suffocation from these balls.
• 🏠 Families with young children are urged to be vigilant and remove these toys from their children's reach.
• 📢 The news report clarifies that only the plastic Pokemon balls with toys inside are being recalled, not the larger, gold-plated ones.
• 👀 The incident has raised awareness about the potential dangers of small toys and the need for safety precautions.

Q & A

Why is Burger King recalling millions of Pokemon balls?

Burger King is recalling millions of Pokemon balls because they pose a suffocation risk to young children.

What happened to the baby that led to the recall?

A 13-month-old girl in California suffocated when a Pokemon ball covered her nose and mouth.

Who is Elizabeth Bernud and what is her role in this situation?

Elizabeth Bernud is a reporter who is covering the story of the Pokemon ball recall and explaining the dangers of the toys.

What kind of Pokemon toys were given out with kids meals at Burger King?

Burger King was giving out bright, colored Pokeballs filled with small Pokemon toys with kids meals.

How did the Willcox family react to the news of the potential danger of the Pokeballs?

The Willcox family decided to get rid of the Pokeballs after learning about the suffocation risk and warned their children about the dangers.

What is the specific risk associated with the Pokemon balls for children?

The Pokemon balls can suffocate young children, especially those under three, if they put the ball on their face and mouth.

What is Burger King's advice to parents regarding the recalled Pokemon balls?

Burger King advises parents to either throw away the balls or return them to any Burger King for a free order of fries.

How many Pokemon balls were given out with kids meals before the recall?

Approximately 25 million Pokemon balls were given out with kids meals before the recall.

What color options were available for the Pokemon balls that were recalled?

The recalled Pokemon balls were available in red and white or hot pink colors.

What is the difference between the recalled Pokemon balls and the ones that are safe?

The recalled Pokemon balls are plastic ones with toys inside that can separate, posing a suffocation risk. The safe ones are gold-plated and do not separate.

How did the newscast initially confuse viewers about the recall?

The newscast initially showed the wrong video of a gold-plated Pokeball, which is larger and does not separate, causing confusion about which balls were being recalled.

Outlines

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🚨 Burger King Recalls Pokemon Toys Due to Safety Risks

Burger King has recalled millions of Pokemon balls given away with kids' meals after a tragic incident where a 13-month-old girl in California suffocated. The colorful Pokeballs contained small Pokemon toys and posed a risk of suffocation to young children, particularly those under three years old. The company has advised parents to either discard the balls or return them to any Burger King restaurant for a free order of fries. The affected toys were either red and white or hot pink and came with a Pokemon character inside. The news report emphasizes the importance of this recall, especially for families with young children, and clarifies that the recall does not include the larger, gold-plated Pokeballs that do not separate.

Keywords

💡Burger King

Burger King is a global fast-food chain known for its burgers and fries. In the context of the video, it is significant because it is the company that distributed the Pokemon balls with children's meals, which later became the subject of a recall due to safety concerns. The video discusses how Burger King responded to the incident by asking parents to dispose of or return the toys.

💡Pokemon

Pokemon is a popular media franchise that includes video games, trading cards, TV shows, and toys. The franchise features various creatures, and in this video, it is relevant because the toys in question are Pokemon-themed balls. The popularity of Pokemon among children is highlighted, explaining the widespread distribution and subsequent concern over the safety of the toys.

💡Recall

A recall in this context refers to the action taken by a company to remove a product from the market due to safety issues. The video discusses Burger King's recall of millions of Pokemon balls after a tragic incident where a baby suffocated. The recall is a critical action to prevent further harm and is central to the video's narrative.

💡Suffocation

Suffocation is the blocking of someone's airway, which can lead to a lack of oxygen and potentially death. In the video, the term is used to describe the danger posed by the Pokemon balls, which could cover a child's nose and mouth, preventing them from breathing. The video emphasizes the risk of suffocation, especially for children under three years old.

💡Children's meals

Children's meals are special menu items offered by restaurants, often including a smaller portion of food and a toy, aimed at appealing to younger customers. In the video, the Pokemon balls were given out with children's meals at Burger King, making them widely available and highlighting the need for safety considerations in promotional items for children.

💡Pokeballs

Pokeballs are spherical devices in the Pokemon universe used to capture and store Pokemon creatures. In the video, the term refers to the physical toys that were distributed by Burger King, which were designed to resemble Pokeballs. The design of these toys, which could open and contain a small Pokemon figure, is central to the safety issue discussed.

💡Safety hazard

A safety hazard is a risk or condition that could cause harm or injury. The video focuses on the Pokemon balls as a safety hazard due to their potential to suffocate young children. The term is used to describe the reason behind the recall and the need for parents to be vigilant about the toys their children play with.

💡Fast food chains

Fast food chains are restaurants that serve food quickly and are known for their standardized menus and promotions. The video mentions fast food chains in the context of how they often include toys with children's meals, which can quickly become popular and widespread, as seen with the Pokemon balls.

💡Promotional items

Promotional items are products given away or sold at a discount to promote a brand or product. In the video, the Pokemon balls were promotional items tied to children's meals at Burger King. The incident highlights the importance of safety in the design and distribution of such items, especially when they are intended for children.

💡Consumer awareness

Consumer awareness refers to the knowledge and understanding that consumers have about products they use, including potential risks and benefits. The video emphasizes the importance of consumer awareness in the context of the Pokemon ball recall, urging parents to be aware of the risks associated with the toys and to take action to protect their children.

💡Media franchise

A media franchise is a series of related products, often across different media platforms, that share a common theme or brand. Pokemon is described as a media franchise in the video, highlighting its broad appeal and the extensive range of products associated with it, including the toys that are the focus of the safety concern.

Highlights

Burger King recalls millions of Pokemon balls due to a safety hazard.

A baby's death prompts the recall of the toys.

The Pokemon balls were given out with kids' meals from November.

The balls could suffocate young children if placed over their nose and mouth.

A 13-month-old girl in California suffocated when the ball covered her face.

Parents are warned about the potential danger of the pokeballs.

Burger King advises parents to either discard the balls or return them for a free order of fries.

The recall affects around 25 million Pokemon balls given out with kids' meals.

The balls are either red and white or hot pink in color.

Inside the balls is a small Pokemon toy, which is the main attraction for children.

Burger King specifically warns that children under three are at the highest risk of suffocation.

A family with dozens of the balls decides to get rid of them after hearing the news.

The newscast clarifies that the recall does not include the gold-plated Pokeballs, which are larger and do not separate.

The recall is specifically for the plastic Pokeballs with toys inside that were given out for free.

The primary concern is suffocation when the ball is placed on a child's face and mouth.

The importance of the recall is emphasized for the safety of young children.

Transcripts

Burger King is recalling millions of

Pokemon balls after a baby playing with

one dies Elizabeth bernud shows us what

makes the toys

dangerous Pidgeotto Psyduck Eevee

Snorlax with two young kids it's no

surprised that Heidi Willcox knows who's

who when it comes to the world of

Pokemon both Emily and Hayden are like

so many youngsters caught up in the

Pokemon craze well as soon as Burger

King came out with them they were just

Gotta Go Gotta Go Gotta Go and I'm sure

as all of the the um um fast food chains

will say they run out of them as quick

quickly as they get them in this is what

Heidi's talking about these bright

colored pokeballs filled with little

toys oh was spinning

spin since November Burger King had been

giving them out with kids meals but that

came to a sudden stop when it was

discovered the balls could suffocate

young children in California a

13-month-old girl suffocated when the

ball covered her nose and

mouth shoulders when the Willcox has got

word of potential danger of the

pokeballs they told their kids once you

put them up to your mouth and you suck

on them like it kind of like sticks to

your mouth and then you can't get any

air and then you pass away and because

of that Hayden and Emily are playing

with their pokeballs for the very last

time honestly I'm with them quite a bit

of the time so um I wasn't real

concerned about it although I do have

younger nieces and nephews and that does

pose a real big threat so we're going to

get rid of them

now remember this is how can we get to

keep them now these are the balls that

we're talking about some 25 million of

them were given out with kids Mills they

were either red and white or hot pink

and when you open them up like this

inside is a Pokemon toy now Burger King

says children under three are the ones

that run the highest risk of Suffocation

they're asking parents to either throw

away the balls or return them to any

Burger King for a free order of fries

and I'll tell you the family that I went

to go visit they had dozens of of these

balls floating around their house we

need to be very clear on this because

prior to the newscast we showed the

wrong video we showed the Pokeball that

has the goldplated which is actually a

bit bigger and doesn't separate that

one's okay we're talking about this

plastic one that has the toys inside the

ones you got for free not the ones you

it's primarily children under three that

suffocate when they put it on their face

and mouth very important Elizabeth thank

you still ahead on Channel