Zippee Activity Toys Recalled Over Choking Hazard, Violating Toy Safety Standards

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Zippee Silicone Activity Toys recalled due to choking hazard; violates toy safety standards. Full refund available.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of Zippee Silicone Activity Toys, citing a significant risk of choking for young children. Imported by Mobi Games, the affected toys have spherical ends on their silicone strings that can potentially reach the back of a child’s throat, posing a serious danger. This recall underscores the importance of adherence to mandatory toy safety standards to prevent severe injuries or fatalities.

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The recalled product is the Zippee children’s activity silicone toy, characterized by a teal flexible silicone cylinder with six different colored silicone strings that can be pulled through. Five of these strings are equipped with a spherical ball at their end. Consumers can identify affected units by checking for date codes in MMDDYY format, ranging from 030620 to 110823, which are marked inside the toy’s silicone cylinder. Approximately 117,500 of these toys were distributed in the United States, with an additional 25,786 sold in Canada.

Mobi Games has reported one incident where a child placed the toy in their mouth, resulting in gagging, vomiting, and choking. Fortunately, the child was released from medical care without lasting injuries. The Zippee activity toys were available for purchase online through platforms such as Amazon.com and PlayMobi.com, as well as through other online retailers and specialty toy stores. They were sold between November 2019 and January 2024 for approximately $20.

Consumers who own the recalled Zippee Silicone Activity Toys are urged to cease use immediately and remove the toy from children’s access. To receive a full refund, customers must contact Mobi Games. The company will require consumers to register their product online, confirm they possess the affected version with spherical ends, and provide a photograph of the destroyed toy. Instructions for destruction involve cutting off the spherical ends of the silicone strings and writing the consumer’s initials and the date on the teal cylinder.

Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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