“Zippee” Silicone Activity Toys Recall: Serious Choking Hazard for Children — What Parents Should Do

On November 13, 2025 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of approximately 117,500 units of Zippee silicone activity toys imported by Mobi Games. The toys contain spherical ends on silicone strings that can reach the back of a child’s throat, violating mandatory toy-safety standards and posing a risk of serious injury or death from choking. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission+2WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio+2
At Ketterer, Browne & Davani Attorneys we are dedicated to helping families protect children, hold negligent manufacturers accountable and navigate complex product-liability cases involving toys and children’s products.

What the Recall Covers

• The affected product: Zippee Activity Toy — a teal flexible silicone cylinder with six different-color silicone strings through holes; five of the six strings end in a spherical ball. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

• Date codes: Units marked with date codes between 030620 and 110823 inside the body of the toy’s cylinder. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission+1

• Hazard: The spherical ends on the strings can reach the back of the throat of a child, posing a choking hazard. The toy fails to meet mandatory standards for small‐parts or detachable pieces in toys intended for young children. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission+1

• Incidents: The company has reported at least one incident of a child gagging after placing the toy in his/her mouth; the child was released from care with no further injury. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

• Where sold: Online retail (Amazon, PlayMobi.com) and specialty toy stores, sold from November 2019 to January 2024 for about $20. WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio+1

• Remedy: Consumers should stop using the toy immediately, remove it from children, and contact Mobi Games for a full refund. The recall process requires registering the product online, cutting off the spherical ends of the strings, writing your initials and date on the cylinder body and submitting photos. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Why This Recall Matters for Parents & Legal Claims

1. Choking hazards in toys for young children are especially serious

Children under three may explore toys by mouth; spherical ends can easily lodge in the throat or block the airway. The risk is heightened by the design of this toy.

2. Violation of mandatory toy-safety standard increases liability

This recall involves violation of a mandatory standard for toys (small parts, choking hazards) and not just a voluntary upgrade—this makes potential manufacturer liability stronger. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

3. Legal rights may be available even without a reported injury

If your child used the recalled toy and you experienced a near-miss, gagging, difficulty breathing or other alarming incident—or if the toy was in your home and accessible—legal representation may still be justified.

4. Evidence and timing matter

Preserving the toy, taking photos of date codes, purchase receipts, correspondence with manufacturer, and documenting any incident (even near-incident) strengthens a case for product‐liability or negligence.

Steps Parents Should Take Immediately

1. Stop using the toy — If you own the Zippee Activity Toy, remove it from children’s reach immediately.

2. Check the date code — Verify whether your unit is in the recalled date range (030620 – 110823).

3. Document your purchase — Save the receipt or online order record, note the date purchased, seller, condition of toy.

4. Take photos — Photograph the toy’s body, date code marking, the spherical ends on the strings, and any visible damage or signs of use.

5. Follow recall instructions — Register with Mobi Games online, cut off the spherical ends, mark the cylinder with initials and date, submit required photos to qualify for a refund.

6. Monitor for problems — Even if no injury occurred, if your child used the toy and you observed gagging, mouth contact or other warning signs, keep detailed notes and medical documentation if you seek evaluation.

7. Consult legal counsel — Especially if there was relevant exposure or injury; a product liability attorney can evaluate whether you have a claim for compensation or hold the manufacturer accountable.

How Ketterer, Browne & Davani Can Support You

• Recall-match evaluation: We help determine whether your toy falls under the recall, obtain purchase records and confirm date codes.

• Case investigation: If a child was injured or experienced a near‐miss, we investigate design/manufacture failures, warnings, marketing to vulnerable age groups, and violations of mandatory standards.

• Legal representation: For families who experienced injury, hospitalization, or serious risk from the recalled toy, we pursue damages for medical bills, future care, pain & suffering, emotional distress, and hold responsible parties accountable.

• Parental resource support: We guide families through recall procedures, insurer interactions, evidence preservation and understanding rights under state and federal product‐liability law.

Conclusion

The recall of over 117,500 Zippee silicone activity toys due to a choking hazard is a wake-up call for parents, caregivers and anybody responsible for young children’s safety. If you own this toy, stop using it immediately and follow the manufacturer’s recall steps. If your child experienced any incident—or the toy was simply in use in your home—consulting legal counsel makes sense. At Ketterer, Browne & Davani Attorneys we stand ready to assist families who face the serious risks caused by defective children’s products.

This blog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Each case is unique and you should seek qualified counsel for your situation.