Zippee Activity Toy Choking Injury and Wrongful Death Lawsuit Lawyers

Mobi Games’ Silicone Toys Pulled From Market for Violating Federal Safety Standards and Posing a Life-Threatening Risk to Children

A major product recall has been issued for more than 117,000 Zippee Activity Toys after they were found to pose a serious choking hazard to children. These popular silicone sensory toys, imported by Mobi Games, feature spherical ends that can pose a dangerous risk to a child’s airway. This design flaw violates mandatory federal toy safety standards.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall on November 13, 2025, following a gagging incident involving a child who vomited and choked while playing with the toy. Though the child survived, the potential for serious or fatal outcomes prompted the immediate recall.

Families across the United States and Canada are now being urged to remove the recalled toys from use and follow strict destruction instructions to prevent further injuries. For affected consumers, this recall also raises important legal considerations, especially if their child suffered harm related to this defective product.

What Is the Zippee Activity Toy and Why Was It Recalled?

The Zippee Activity Toy is marketed as a tactile, interactive toy designed for young children. Its primary feature is a teal-colored silicone cylinder with six flexible silicone strings that children can pull back and forth. Five of those strings contain a spherical ball at the end.

While the product is intended to stimulate sensory development and motor skills, the design has proven hazardous. The spherical ends, particularly when placed in a child’s mouth, can reach the back of the throat and block the airway, which is a clear choking danger.

According to federal toy safety standards, toys marketed for children under three years old must not contain parts that can pose such choking risks. The spherical ends on the Zippee toy violate these mandatory guidelines. Even if only one incident has been officially reported, regulators and manufacturers take a preventive stance when there is a foreseeable risk of serious harm or death.

How to Identify a Recalled Zippee Toy

Parents and caregivers should immediately inspect their children’s toys. The affected product can be identified by the following features:

• A teal-colored, flexible silicone cylinder body.
• Six silicone strings in different colors inserted through the cylinder.
• Five of the strings have a spherical ball at the end, which is the recalled component.
• The date codes located inside the cylinder range from 030620 to 110823, written in MMDDYY format.

If your toy matches this description and falls within those date codes, it is subject to the recall and should no longer be used.

Steps Parents Must Take to Comply with the Recall

Consumers have been instructed to stop using the toy immediately and keep it out of reach of children. To qualify for a full refund, the following steps must be completed:

1. Confirm that the toy has spherical ends on the strings.
2. Register the product online at the official Mobi Games recall page.
3. Destroy the toy by cutting off all spherical ends from the silicone strings.
4. Write your initials and the date on the teal silicone cylinder as proof of destruction.
5. Submit a photo of the destroyed toy through the online portal.

Once verified, Mobi Games will issue a full refund to the consumer.

It’s worth noting that approximately 25,786 additional units were also sold in Canada and are included in this recall, making this a broad cross-border safety concern.

What Went Wrong: The Safety Hazard Behind the Design

Federal regulations, particularly those enforced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, prohibit toys for children under three years old from containing small parts or designs that can obstruct a child’s airway. The spherical ends on the Zippee Activity Toy are exactly the type of design flaw these rules aim to prevent.

During play, children may instinctively place the toy in their mouth. If one of the spheres reaches the back of the throat, it can cause:

• Gag reflex activation, leading to vomiting or aspiration.
• Full or partial airway obstruction, leading to choking or oxygen deprivation.
• Cardiac or respiratory arrest, if oxygen loss is not reversed quickly.

While Mobi Games has only received one formal report of gagging and choking — which did not result in hospitalization — federal regulators did not wait for additional incidents to act. The toy’s violation of a mandatory safety standard justifies immediate market withdrawal.

Legal Implications for Families: Can You File a Claim?

When a child suffers harm due to a dangerous toy that violates federal safety regulations, families may be eligible to pursue legal claims against the importer, distributor, or manufacturer. In this case, that includes Mobi Games, Inc., the Canadian importer of the recalled toy.

Potential legal grounds include:

• Product Liability: Holding the company responsible for selling a defective or dangerous toy that did not meet mandatory U.S. safety standards.
• Negligence: Arguing that the company failed to test the toy adequately or should have foreseen the choking hazard.
• Failure to Warn: If adequate warnings about the spherical ends or the age restrictions were missing or unclear.
• Emotional Distress: In cases where parents and children experienced trauma related to choking or emergency medical treatment.

Even a single choking event can lead to long-lasting psychological effects or the need for future medical evaluations. The value of a claim may depend on the severity of injury, emotional trauma, and whether hospitalization or long-term complications occurred.

What Parents Should Do if Their Child Choked on a Zippee Toy

If your child gagged, choked, vomited, or required emergency care while using a Zippee Activity Toy, immediate steps should be taken:

1. Preserve medical records related to the event.
2. Document the toy with photos, including the spherical ends and date code inside the cylinder.
3. Write down everything that happened, including dates, symptoms, and treatments.
4. Avoid disposing of the toy until you’ve spoken with legal counsel, even if instructed to destroy it for a refund.
5. Speak with an attorney who is experienced in defective children’s product litigation.

There may be grounds for financial compensation for medical bills, emotional trauma, or long-term monitoring costs. Additionally, legal action can help ensure companies are held accountable for future safety violations.

Zippee Toy Recall Lawsuit FAQs

What toy is being recalled?

The Zippee Activity Toy, imported by Mobi Games, is being recalled. It consists of a teal silicone cylinder with colorful strings. Five of the strings have spherical balls at the ends that pose a choking hazard.

Why is it being recalled?

The spherical ends of the toy’s strings can reach the back of a child’s throat and cause gagging or choking. This violates mandatory federal toy safety standards.

How many were recalled?

Approximately 117,500 units were recalled in the U.S., with another 25,786 sold in Canada.

What kind of injuries have been reported?

One confirmed incident involved a child gagging and vomiting due to the toy, but the child recovered. Federal regulators acted swiftly because of the risk of severe injury or death.

What should I do if I own one?

Stop using the toy immediately. Confirm the toy has spherical ends, follow destruction steps provided by Mobi Games, and submit your proof to get a full refund.

Can I still sue if I already destroyed the toy?

Yes, but photographic evidence and medical records become even more important in that case. Consult with an attorney before disposing of the toy.

Is my child at risk if they played with this toy in the past?

The risk is highest during actual play if the toy was put in the mouth. If no choking occurred, there may be no long-term risk, but monitor for behavioral or feeding issues just in case.

Can I file a lawsuit if my child choked but didn’t go to the hospital?

You may still have a claim if your child suffered emotional distress, gagging, or temporary oxygen deprivation. Speak with a product liability attorney to evaluate your options.

Contact Parker Waichman LLP For A Free Case Review

If your child choked, gagged, or experienced distress while playing with a recalled Zippee Activity Toy, you may have a legal claim for compensation. At Parker Waichman LLP, our national product liability team is investigating injury reports tied to this dangerous children’s toy.

Our attorneys can help determine whether your family may be eligible for compensation for medical expenses, emotional trauma, and more. We offer free consultations and are ready to guide you through the legal process.

Call 1-800-YOUR-LAWYER (1-800-968-7529) now for a free consultaiton with our legal team. Regardless of your location or where your injury occurred, our nationwide product injury law firm is ready to assist you.