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CPSC, Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc. Recall Push'n Pop Toys

Recall 01160a · May 24, 2001

What to doConsumers should immediately take these toys away from young children and take them back to where they were purchased for a refund, or throw them away.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
01160a (CPSC)
Recall date
May 24, 2001
Category
Toys and games
Products
Tropical Fish and Rockin' Reptile Push'n Pop toys
Hazard
Choking and ingestion hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Units
About 6,500
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
March 3, 2026

What was recalled

The vinyl toys are about 2 to 3 inches long, and come in two different styles: a fish and lizard. When the toy is squeezed, the balloon tongue attached to its mouth inflates or rolls out. "MADE IN CHINA" is molded into the toy.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Tropical Fish and Rockin' Reptile Push'n Pop toys · About 6,500 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Toy stores, doctor and dentist offices, and carnivals and circuses sold and distributed these toys, from August 1998 through March 2001. They were sold for about $1.; Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md..

Injuries or incidents reported

There was 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.

Consumer contact

If consumers have questions, call the firm at (800) 533-6273 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site at www.raymondgeddes.com. Consumers also can contact the firm by email at consumeraffairs@raymondgeddes.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?

Tropical Fish and Rockin' Reptile Push'n Pop toys (About 6,500 units). The vinyl toys are about 2 to 3 inches long, and come in two different styles: a fish and 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 away from young children and take them back to where they were purchased for a refund, or throw them away.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on March 3, 2026. 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.