CPSC recall 02049
Zapper Toys
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-08-04
On 2025-08-04 the CPSC announced a recall of Zapper Toys by Manley Toy Direct, citing the balloon tongues and the cylinders holding the tongues on these toys can detach, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02049 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2001-11-28 |
| Published | 2025-08-04 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Manley Toy Direct |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Zapper Toys | 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.
Reason
The balloon tongues and the cylinders holding the tongues on these toys can detach, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Manley-Toy-Direct-Announce-the-Recall-of-Zapper-Toys
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