CPSC, Promotional Resources Group Announce Recall of Bug Zapper Toys Sold With Children's Meals
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 00-120 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- June 6, 2000
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- Bug Zapper toys
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- About 105,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- June 6, 2000
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Bug Zapper toys · About 105,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Fast food, drive-in and small franchise restaurants distributed these toys with children's meals from November 1998 through April 2000.; The Promotional Resources Group of Companies Inc., of Topeka, Kan..
Injuries or incidents reported
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.
Consumer contact
For more information, contact The Promotional Resources Group at (800) 467-4712 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can e-mail for a free replacement at info@kidstuffnet.com
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Bug Zapper toys (About 105,000 units). The Bug Zapper toy comes in two different styles: a frog and a lizard.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 6, 2000. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.