Official recall notice
CPSC, Promotional Resources Group Announce Recall of Bug Zapper Toys Sold With Children's Meals
- Recall date
- 2000-06-06
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 105,000
Why it was recalled
Hazard
The balloon tongue on this toy can detach, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
Recommended action
What to do
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 description
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.
Reported incidents
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.