Water-Absorbing Polymer Balls
Published July 31, 2013
Summary
CPSC records recall 13254, published July 31, 2013. Reported units: About 14,200 in the United States and 1,200 in Canada.
What's the hazard
The soft and colorful product can be easily mistaken by a child for candy. When the marble-sized toy is ingested, it can expand inside a child's body and cause intestinal obstructions, 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 Be Amazing! Toys for a refund.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Be Amazing! Toys, of Salt Lake City
- Distributor
- Specialty retailers and education centers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, BeAmazingToys.com and WorldMarket.com from September 2010 through November 2012 for about $3 per package.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Water-Absorbing Polymer Balls recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 13254 on July 31, 2013. Reported hazard: The soft and colorful product can be easily mistaken by a child for candy. When the marble-sized toy is ingested, it can expand inside a child's body and cause intestinal obstructions, 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 Be Amazing! Toys for a refund.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Be Amazing! Toys, of Salt Lake City.