CPSC, Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc. Recall Push'n Pop Toys

The balloon tongues and the cylinders holding the tongues on these toys can detach, which poses choking and aspiration hazards to young children.

Recall #: 01160a
Affected scope: About 6,500

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CPSC, Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc. Recall Push'n Pop Toys was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 24, 2001. Reason: The balloon tongues and the cylinders holding the tongues on these toys can detach, which poses choking and a…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these toys away from young children and take them back …. Verify recall #01160a with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The balloon tongues and the cylinders holding the tongues on these toys can detach, which poses choking and a….

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agency class: May 24, 2001
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01160a with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The vinyl toys are about 2 to 3 inches long, and come in two different styles: a fish and lizard. When the toy is squeezed, the balloon tongue attached to its mouth inflates or rolls out. "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, which poses choking and aspiration hazards to young children.

Remedy, what to 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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	01160a
Date reported	May 24, 2001
Date initiated	May 24, 2001
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 6,500
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately take these toys away from young children and take them back to where they were purchased for a refun…

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The balloon tongues and the cylinders holding the tongues on these toys can detach, which poses choking and aspiration hazards 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 May 24, 2001. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 01160a.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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