December 17, 2025 – A recent incident report details a frightening near-choking incident involving a 6-month-old infant and a Mobi brand Zippee toy. The quick actions of a parent prevented what could have been a serious injury or fatality, highlighting potential safety concerns with the popular infant toy, even after a previous recall.
Product Details
Incident Overview
On November 29, 2025, a parent was driving with their 6-month-old infant secured in a car seat. The infant had a Mobi Zippee toy on her lap. Suddenly, the parent heard choking noises from the backseat. Acting swiftly, the parent pulled the car over, leaned over the infant’s seat, and discovered a rubber string piece of the Zippee toy lodged in the baby’s mouth, with the ring end of the string in her throat. Due to its continued connection to the main toy, the parent was able to quickly grab and pull the piece free. The infant immediately threw up, caught her breath, and began crying, but was eventually consoled and appeared unharmed. The parent expressed serious concern, believing that without immediate intervention, the outcome could have been tragic. Upon returning home, the parent researched the toy and discovered that the original version (which they owned) had been recalled and replaced with a second version. However, the reporting parent believes the choking hazard related to the rubber string component has not been sufficiently modified to ensure the toy’s safety for babies.
Safety Concerns
The primary safety concern identified in this incident is a severe choking hazard.
- Immediate Dangers: The flexible rubber string components of the Mobi Zippee toy, particularly their ring ends, are small enough to be ingested and become lodged in an infant’s throat, leading to immediate airway obstruction, choking, and potential suffocation. For a 6-month-old, whose airway is very narrow, such an obstruction is life-threatening and requires immediate, critical intervention.
- Long-Term Risks: While the infant in this particular incident appeared unharmed, prolonged oxygen deprivation from a severe choking event can lead to brain damage or other serious health complications.
- Who Might Be Affected: Infants and young toddlers, particularly those in the oral exploration phase (typically under 3 years old), are most vulnerable to this type of hazard. Toys with small or detachable parts, or components that can fit entirely into a child’s mouth, pose a significant risk to this age group. The reporter’s concern about the modified version suggests that even the updated product may still present an unacceptable risk.
What Consumers Should Do
Given the serious nature of this incident and the parent’s concerns about both the original and modified versions of the product, consumers should take immediate action:
- Immediately Remove Product: If you own a Mobi Zippee toy, regardless of whether it is the original or a “second version,” immediately remove it from your child’s reach and discontinue use.
- Check for Recalls: Verify if your specific version of the Mobi Zippee toy has been part of any official recalls. Information about product recalls is typically available on the manufacturer’s website and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website (cpsc.gov).
- Prevention Measures: Always supervise infants and young children closely during playtime, especially with toys that have small parts, flexible components, or can fit entirely into their mouths. Regularly inspect toys for wear and tear, loose parts, or breakage that could create new hazards. Ensure toys are age-appropriate according to manufacturer guidelines and safety standards.
- Report Incidents: If your child has experienced an incident with this or any other product, report it immediately to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov. Your report helps identify dangerous products and can prevent future injuries.
Manufacturer’s Response
As of the date of this article, the manufacturer’s response to this specific incident report is unknown.
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Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.