CPSC, Manley Toy Direct Announce the Recall of Zapper Toys
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The hazard
The balloon tongues and the cylinders holding the tongues on these toys can detach, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
Incidents reported: 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.
What to do now
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.
Contact: For more information, contact Manley Toy Direct at (800) 767-9998 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday to Friday.
About this recall
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.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC