Published by If you purchased the Zippee silicone activity toy that was recalled for risk of choking—and your child experienced a choking incident, hospitalization or related injury—you may be eligible for legal review and compensation.
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What’s the Problem?
On November 13, 2025 the Zippee silicone activity toy was voluntarily recalled after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) found that spherical ball-ended silicone strings could reach the back of a child’s throat, posing a serious choking hazard and violation of the mandatory toy standard. [1]
The recall covers about 117,500 units sold in the United States and an additional approximately 25,786 units in Canada. [1]
According to the recall notice, one incident was reported of a child gagging and vomiting after placing the spherical end in their mouth, which resulted in hospitalization although no other injuries were publicly reported at the time. [1]
Latest Updates
- November 13, 2025 – CPSC posts the recall notice for the Zippee toy, identifying the hazard, date codes and remedy. [1]
- Mid November 2025 – News outlets report that the recalled toys were sold online and in specialty toy stores from November 2019 through January 2024, at a retail price of about $20. [2]
- Also November 2025 – Canadian recall partner issues joint alert, including date-codes from 03/06/20 to 11/08/23 marked inside the cylinder body and guidance to destroy the toy and register for refund. [3]
Product & Usage Overview
The recalled Zippee silicone activity toys consist of a teal flexible silicone cylinder with six different-colored silicone strings inserted; five of those strings end in spherical ball attachments that can become choking hazards. [1]
The toys carry date codes in MMDDYY format ranging from 030620 to 110823 marked inside the cylinder body and were sold in the U.S. from November 2019 through January 2024 for about $20—via Amazon, PlayMobi.com and specialty toy stores. [2]
Because the toy is designed for toddlers and children to manipulate and pull on the strings, the presence of detachable or oversized parts like spherical ends presents an elevated risk of choking when used in home or play-group settings.
Injuries & Side Effects
- Choking hazard: The spherical ends of the strings can reach the back of the throat and pose a risk of choking, as acknowledged by the CPSC. [1]
- Reported incident: One U.S. incident involved a child gagging and vomiting after placing the ball end in the mouth; the child was hospitalized then released with no reported lasting injury. [3]
- Violation of toy safety standard: The product was found to violate the mandatory federal standard for toys, which heightens potential liability. [1]
Do You Qualify for a Zippee Activity Toy Recall Lawsuit?
You may qualify if you:
- Purchased the Zippee silicone activity toy, imported or distributed by Mobi Games, Inc., with date code between 030620 and 110823 and which remains in your possession or was used by a child in your care.
- Experienced a choking event, hospitalization, gagging incident, or other injury related to the toy’s use, or suffered property-loss or anxiety from the incident.
- Have documentation: purchase receipt, product date code/serial number, recall notice screenshot, photographs of the toy and any injury or incident record.
- Are within your state’s statute of limitations; early consultation is important to preserve evidence.
Evidence You Should Gather
- Photographs of the toy showing the date code, packaging, and spherical ends of the strings.
- Receipt, digital order history, or bank/credit card statement showing purchase of the toy.
- Medical records or emergency-room documentation if your child experienced a choking or gagging incident.
- Recall communications, emails with Mobi Games or CPSC, and registration confirmation if you submitted for refund.
- Photos of damaged property (if applicable), and documentation of emotional distress or additional medical follow-up.
Damages You Can Recover
Possible recoverable damages include:
- Medical expenses: Hospital visits, doctor visits, follow-up care, or therapy if the child was injured.
- Lost parental wages: Time off work for caring for the injured child or follow-up appointments.
- Pain and suffering: Emotional distress, fear, ongoing anxiety, or scarring from choking or related event.
- Product replacement or disposal: Cost to replace the toy, transportation cost for return or refund, and any related disposal expense.
No large class-action litigation has been publicly filed yet for the Zippee recall; however law firms are beginning to accept inquiries and may consolidate cases if additional incidents emerge.
Legal Theories & Liability Grounds
Potential legal claims may include:
- Defective product: The Zippee toy was sold despite the spherical ends posing a foreseeable choking hazard to young children.
- Negligence: Mobi Games and its importers may have failed to test, inspect or warn about the risk of spherical strings reaching the back of the throat.
- Failure to warn: Parents and caregivers may not have been adequately informed of the hazard, or the recall notice may not have reached all purchasers in a timely manner.
- Strict product liability: As a consumer product placed into commerce, the toy may be held liable for defect regardless of fault if it posed unreasonable risk to children.
- Breach of warranty: The toy was marketed as safe for young children yet violated mandatory toy safety standards, undermining implied or express warranties of safety and fitness for use.
Statute of Limitations & Timing
Claims for product liability, personal injury or emotional-distress typically carry deadlines from one to three years depending on your state and when the incident occurred or was discovered. Because the recall was announced in November 2025, acting promptly helps preserve key evidence such as the toy, registration photos, and injury documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I still file a case if no injury occurred but the toy was possessed?
Yes — you may still qualify if your child was at risk and you possess the recalled toy and associated evidence of hazard or near-incident. - Is this a class-action lawsuit?
Not yet — attorneys may consolidate individual claims into a multi-plaintiff action as additional reports accumulate. - What should I do with the toy if I still have it?
Stop use immediately, cut off the spherical ends from the silicone strings as instructed, take a photo of your initials/date on the toy, register at the recall website for refund and keep your documents. [1]
Why You Should Act Now
The Zippee activity toy recall represents a serious childcare-safety concern: the toy violated mandatory standards and posed a risk of choking for toddlers and young children in everyday home settings. If your child used the recalled toy, experienced an incident or you still have the toy and documentation, consulting a qualified attorney quickly can strengthen any potential claim and protect your rights.
References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Zippee-Silicone-Activity-Toys-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Choking-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Toys-Imported-by-Mobi-Games
- https://www.whio.com/news/trending/recall-alert-117k-zippee-childrens-silicone-activity-toys-recalled/EH2ZIULGEZHNVO543T6MW4Y54A/
- https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/mobi-zippee-activity-toy-recalled-due-choking-hazard