CPSC recall · Reported November 28, 2001
CPSC, Manley Toy Direct Announce the Recall of Zapper Toys
The balloon tongues and the cylinders holding the tongues on these toys can detach, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
The CPSC recalled The vinyl Zapper toys are about 2 to 3 inches long, and come in the shape of various anim….
CPSC, Manley Toy Direct Announce the Recall of Zapper Toys was recalled and listed by the CPSC in November 28, 2001. Reason: The balloon tongues and the cylinders holding the tongues on these toys can detach, posing a choking and aspi…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these toys away from young children and return the toys…. Verify recall #02049 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, posing a choking and aspi….
- None
- agency class
- November 28, 2001
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02049 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.
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Product description
The vinyl Zapper toys are about 2 to 3 inches long, and come in the shape of various animals, including frogs, dinosaurs and snakes. 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, what to do
Consumers should immediately take these toys away from young children and return the toys to the place of purchase, for a refund, or throw them away.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02049 |
| Date reported | November 28, 2001 |
| Date initiated | November 28, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 15,800 |
| 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 return the toys to the place of purchase, for a refund,…
- Check the recall number (02049) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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