CPSCDec 4, 2025

Primark US Recalls Primark Water Balloon Pumps Due to Injury Hazard

The water balloon pump can generate excessive pressure during use, causing the product to rupture, posing a risk of physical injury to the user or bystanders.

From the CPSC notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Primark recalls

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water balloon pumps and return them to a Primark store for a full refund in the form of the original payment.

Call Primark · 617-946-3236 Official notice ↗

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Product: Primark Water Balloon Pump
Sold at: Primark stores in the northeast and in Florida, Maryland and Illinois from March 2023 through July 2023 for about $6.
Made for: All ages

Photos from the CPSC

Recalled Primark Water Balloon Pump (front)

Recalled Primark Water Balloon Pump (back)

Details

Units affected: About 3,170
Injuries reported: The firm has received two reports in the United States (and nine reports internationally) of the water balloon pumps rupturing, resulting in two reports of cuts on users' hands and fingers in the United States (and nine reports of cuts internationally).
Illnesses reported: Yes
Fix: Refund
Manufactured in: China
Company contact: Primark at 617-946-3236 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go online to www.primark.com/recall, or www.primark.com and click "Recall" at the bottom of the page or fill out the Primark Contact Us form to receive answers to your questions or request a call from Primark Customer Service for more information.
Recall number: 26124

In the CPSC's words

Description: This recall involves Primark Water Balloon Pumps, which were sold in blue and pink. The pumps are shaped like a water bottle with a spray head. The product code 5252801 is printed on the price tag located on the back of the water balloon pump bottle.
Hazard: The water balloon pump can generate excessive pressure during use, causing the product to rupture, posing a risk of physical injury to the user or bystanders.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water balloon pumps and return them to a Primark store for a full refund in the form of the original payment.