CPSC recall 13-254, announced July 31, 2013, covers Be Amazing! Toys Water-Absorbing Polymer Balls (about 14,200 units). The soft and colorful product can be easily mistaken by a child for candy. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately take this recalled toy away from children and contact Be Amazing! Recall contact: call (877) 798-9795, or go to www.beamazingtoys.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
This recall involves marble-sized toys that absorb water and grow up to 400 times their original size. They were sold as Monster Science Colossal Water Balls (model #7255) and Super Star Science! Colossal Water Balls (model #7704). Monster Science packages contain eight balls and "Growth Powder." Super Star Science! packages contain five balls. The balls were sold in an assortment of blue, green, orange, purple, red, yellow or clear colors. The "Be Amazing! Toys" star logo, "Ages 8+", the name of the toy, "Colossal Water Balls" and a warning not to use without adult supervision are on the front of each product's packaging. Model numbers are printed on the back of the packaging.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported. CPSC is aware of one incident with a similar water-absorbing polymer ball product in which an 8-month-old girl ingested the ball and it had to be surgically removed.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take this recalled toy away from children and contact Be Amazing! Toys for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Be Amazing! Toys
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 13-254
- Units
- About 14,200 in the United States and 1,200 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- Be Amazing! Toys, of Salt Lake City
Water-Absorbing Polymer Balls
CPSC product type: Toy Balls
Recall contact information
Be Amazing! Toys toll-free at (877) 798-9795, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.beamazingtoys.com, then click on Safety Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.
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