CPSC2017-04-13
Target Recalls Water Absorbing Toys Due to Serious Ingestion Hazard
Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Hazard
If the small 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. Surgery is required to remove the toy from the body, if ingested. Medical professionals and parents should be aware that there is a possibility that the toys might not show up on an x-ray.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take this recalled toy away from children and return it to any Target store for a full refund.
Sold at
Target stores nationwide from February 2017 through March 2017 for about $1.
Affected count
About 560,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Water-absorbing Easter and Dino toys
Consumer contact
Target at 800- 440-0680 between 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Sunday, online at www.target.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page, then on "School/Stationery/Seasonal" for more information, or the "Product Recalls" tab on Target's Facebook page.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Target-Recalls-Water-Absorbing-ToysDon't want to check this manually?
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