Water Balz, Growing Skulls, H2O Orbs "Despicable Me" and Fabulous Flowers toys
Published December 17, 2012
Summary
CPSC records recall 13071, published December 17, 2012. Reported units: About 94,700 in the United States and 600 in Canada.
What's the hazard
When the marble-sized toy is ingested, it expands inside the body and causes a blockage in the small intestine, resulting in severe discomfort, vomiting, dehydration and could be life threatening. The toys do not show up on an x-ray and require surgery to be removed from the body.
What to do
Consumers should immediately take this recalled toy away from children and contact Dunecraft for a free replacement toy.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Dunecraft Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
- Distributor
- Water Balz and Growing Skulls were sold at Bed Bath & Beyond, Five Below, Hobby Lobby, Lakeshore Learning Materials, Microcenter, Urban Outfitters Direct, Wegmans and other stores nationwide, and online at amazon.com, incrediblescience.com, keyporthobbies.com, americantoystores.com and other websites from September 2010 through November 2012 for about $3 per package. The H2O Orbs "Despicable Me" were sold exclusively at Universal Studios stores during June 2012 for about $3 per package. Fabulous Flowers were sold exclusively at Milaeger's in Racine, Wis. from June 2012 through November 2012 for about $3 per package.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Water Balz, Growing Skulls, H2O Orbs "Despicable Me" and Fabulous Flowers toys recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 13071 on December 17, 2012. Reported hazard: When the marble-sized toy is ingested, it expands inside the body and causes a blockage in the small intestine, resulting in severe discomfort, vomiting, dehydration and could be life threatening. The toys do not show up on an x-ray and require surgery to be removed from the body.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately take this recalled toy away from children and contact Dunecraft for a free replacement toy.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Dunecraft Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio.