CPSC recall 02-049, announced November 28, 2001, covers Manley Toy Direct Zapper Toys (about 15,800 units). The balloon tongues and the cylinders holding the tongues on these toys can detach, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children. 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 contact: call (800) 767-9998.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
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 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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The balloon tongues and the cylinders holding the tongues on these toys can detach, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
The Promotional Resources Group of Companies Inc., of Topeka, Kan., previously recalled about 105,000 Bug Zapper toys on June 6, 2000. That company received a report of a 3-year-old boy, who inhaled a balloon tongue that detached from a Zapper toy into his sinus cavity. He required medical treatment to remove the part from his nose.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Manley Toy Direct
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 02-049
- Units
- About 15,800
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Arcades, amusement parks and carnivals sold and distributed these toys, from January 2000 through August 2001. They were sold for about $1.
- Importer
- Manley Toy Direct, of Indianola, Iowa
Zapper Toys
CPSC product type: Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Manley Toy Direct at (800) 767-9998 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday to Friday.
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