CPSC recall 00-120, announced June 6, 2000, covers Bug Zapper toys (about 105,000 units). The balloon tongue on this toy can detach, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately take these toys from young children, and return the toy to the restaurant where the children's meal was purchased, for a free replacement toy. Recall contact: call (800) 467-4712, or email info@kidstuffnet.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The Bug Zapper toy comes in two different styles: a frog and a lizard. When the toy is squeezed, the balloon tongue of the toy rolls out from the mouth about 2 inches. They toys were mainly orange, green, and purple. "CHINA" is molded into the toy.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The balloon tongue on this toy can detach, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
The Promotional Resources Group has received one report of the balloon tongue detaching from the toy. A 3-year-old boy reportedly removed the balloon tongue, placed it in his nose and inhaled it into his sinus cavity. He required medical treatment to remove the part from his nose.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take these toys from young children, and return the toy to the restaurant where the children's meal was purchased, for a free replacement toy. Consumers also can receive a free replacement toy directly from the company.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- The Promotional Resources Group of
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 00-120
- Units
- About 105,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Fast food, drive-in and small franchise restaurants distributed these toys with children's meals from November 1998 through April 2000.
- Importer
- The Promotional Resources Group of Companies Inc., of Topeka, Kan.
Bug Zapper toys
CPSC product type: Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Recall contact information
For more information, contact The Promotional Resources Group at (800) 467-4712 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can e-mail for a free replacement at info@kidstuffnet.com
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