CPSCJune 6, 2000

CPSC, Promotional Resources Group Announce Recall of

CPSC, Promotional Resources Group Announce Recall of Bug Zapper Toys Sold With Children's Meals

Why was CPSC, Promotional Resources Group Announce Recall of recalled?

The balloon tongue on this toy can detach, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

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. 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 [email protected]

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Bug Zapper toys
Company
The Promotional Resources Group of Companies Inc., of Topeka, Kan.
Quantity
About 105,000
Sold at
Fast food, drive-in and small franchise restaurants distributed these toys with children's meals from November 1998 through April 2000.
Recall date
June 6, 2000
Incidents / injuries
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.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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.

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