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CPSC, Manley Toy Direct Announce the Recall of Zapper Toys

Arcades, Amusement Parks And Carnivals Sold And Distributed These Toys, From January 2000 Through August 2001. They Were Sold For About $1. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2050.

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.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2050.

Consumers should immediately take these toys away from young children and return the toys to the place of purchase, for a refund, or throw them away.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Arcades, Amusement Parks And Carnivals Sold And Distributed These Toys, From January 2000 Through August 2001. They Were Sold For About $1. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2050.

For more information, contact Manley Toy Direct at (800) 767-9998 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday to Friday.

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Arcades, Amusement Parks And Carnivals Sold And Distributed These Toys, From January 2000 Through August 2001. They Were Sold For About $1. Recall FAQ

Arcades, Amusement Parks And Carnivals Sold And Distributed These Toys, From January 2000 Through August 2001. They Were Sold For About $1. is the subject of a toys recall: CPSC, Manley Toy Direct Announce the Recall of Zapper Toys. The notice was published on November 28, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 15,800 units are potentially affected.