Why were Zhu Zhu Pets discontinued?

Why were Zhu Zhu Pets discontinued?

Dec. 7, 2009— — There will be no recall for the popular Zhu Zhu Pets Hamsters following a contested report that the toys contained “dangerous” levels of potentially harmful metals, an official for the Consumer Product Safety Commission told ABC News today.

How much do Zhu Zhu pets sell for?

Zhu Zhu Pets are no longer scarce, and tend to sell for their suggested retail price or less. However, some characters or accessories can be harder to find than others. Typical costs: Zhu Zhu Pets sell for $8-$15 each, depending on the model/character.

Are Zhu Zhu Pets Dangerous?

A safety scare involving the holiday season’s hottest toy cooled off Monday after federal safety regulators quickly put to rest claims that one model of the bestselling Zhu Zhu Pets contained toxic levels of the element antimony.

How much did Zhu Zhu Pets cost in 2009?

ZhuZhu Pets were a craze during the 2009 holidays. They originally retailed for $9 USD, but for a time they sold for over $100 because of shortages.

Are Zhu Zhu pets still being made?

Zhu Zhu Pets were a hot gift item when introduced for the 2009 holiday season, but Cepia says that demand that still exists for the toy line, which was discontinued in 2012. An official unveiling is planned for the Toy Fair, a major industry event in New York, this weekend.

Can you replace batteries in Zhu Zhu Pets?

To access the battery, you must remove the motor assembly from the Zhu Zhu pet. You will now be able to pull the pet away from the motor assembly, exposing the battery. Now you can replace the battery. Put everything back together and you are home free.

Can you still buy Zuzu pets?

Zhu Zhu Pets were a hot gift item when introduced for the 2009 holiday season, but Cepia says that demand that still exists for the toy line, which was discontinued in 2012.

What is a Zhu Zhu Pet?

Zhu Zhu pets are toys shaped like small animals, most commonly hamsters. Each Zhu Zhu Pet has a symbol on their backs, known as a birthmark. All Zhu Zhu pets can make noises by pressing their nose or their head, and can move around when their back is pressed.

Are Zhu Zhu pets still made?

Are Zhu Zhu Pets still being made?

How many Zhu Zhu Pets were sold?

The craze for Zhu Zhu Pets, the must-have, can’t-find toy of the holiday season, doesn’t seem to be losing steam. eBay tells me that there were more than one million searches for Zhu Zhu Pets in the first week of December, and roughly 100,000 Zhu Zhu items were sold on the site during that same time period.

How do I activate Zhu Zhu Pet?

When your Zhu is stopped or asleep:

1. Press your Zhu’s nose to hear it talk.
2. Press or pet your Zhu’s head to hear it coo and chirp.
3. Press your Zhu’s back to make it scurry around and explore. [NOTE: the button will appear as the collar dog tag for puppies when that product line is added]