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CPSC, Eight Firms Announce the Recall of Zapper Toys

Reported: March 19, 2001 Initiated: March 19, 2001 #01110

Product Description

The vinyl Zapper toys are about 2 to 3 inches long, and come in 12 different styles: smiley face, globe with glasses, troll, bumble bee, lion, bear, tiger, raspberry face, fish, frog, snake, and lizard. When the toy is squeezed, the balloon tongue attached to its mouth inflates or rolls out. "CHINA" or "MADE IN CHINA" is molded into the toy.

Reason for Recall

The balloon tongues and the cylinders holding the tongues on these toys can detach, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take these toys away from young children and take them back to where they were purchased, for a refund, or throw them away.

Details

Units Affected
About 835,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Eight-Firms-Announce-the-Recall-of-Zapper-Toys

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The vinyl Zapper toys are about 2 to 3 inches long, and come in 12 different styles: smiley face, globe with glasses, troll, bumble bee, lion, bear, tiger, raspberry face, fish, frog, snake, and lizard. When the toy is squeezed, the balloon tongue attached to its mouth inflates or rolls out. "CHINA" or "MADE IN CHINA" is molded into the toy.. Recalled by Bonita Marie International Inc., of Manasquan, N.J.. Units affected: About 835,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The balloon tongues and the cylinders holding the tongues on these toys can detach, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately take these toys away from young children and take them back to where they were purchased, for a refund, or throw them away.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 19, 2001. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 01110.

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