CPSC, Manley Toy Direct Announce the Recall of Zapper Toys
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-11-28 · 02049
Hazards
The balloon tongues and the cylinders holding the tongues on these toys can detach, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
Recall
Number
02049
Date
2001-11-28
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Zapper Toys
Companies
Retailer(s)
Arcades, amusement parks and carnivals sold and distributed these toys, from January 2000 through August 2001. They were sold for about $1.
Importer(s)
Manley Toy Direct, of Indianola, Iowa
Country of manufacture
China
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.