Recalls / 2001-05-24
CPSC, Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc. Recall Push'n Pop Toys
01160a · Recalled 2001-05-24 · CPSC page
Description
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.
Hazards
The balloon tongues and the cylinders holding the tongues on these toys can detach, which poses choking and aspiration hazards to young children.
Reported injuries
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.
Remedy
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.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Tropical Fish and Rockin' Reptile Push'n Pop toys | About 6,500 |
Parties
- Importer
- Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc., of Baltimore, Md.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Toy stores, doctor, dentist offices, carnivals, circuses sold, distributed these toys, from August 1998 through March 2001. They were sold for about $1.
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
Source: CPSC recall 01160a. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.