Water-absorbing polymer balls
Published September 10, 2013
Summary
CPSC records recall 13279, published September 10, 2013. Reported units: About 26,500.
What's the hazard
The soft and colorful product can be 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 need 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
- Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores nationwide from August 2011 to August 2013, Spirit Halloween stores nationwide from August 2011 to November 2011 and from August 2012 to November 2012, and Target stores nationwide from September to November 2012 for between $3 and $5.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Water-absorbing polymer balls recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 13279 on September 10, 2013. Reported hazard: The soft and colorful product can be 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 need 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.