CPSC recall 17-133, announced April 13, 2017, covers Target Water-absorbing Easter and Dino toys (about 560,000 units). 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. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take this recalled toy away from children and return it to any Target store for a full refund. Recall contact: go to www.target.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
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.
Hatch & Grow Easter Eggs and Easter Grow Toys have model number 234-25-1200 on the back of the product's packaging.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Hatch & Grow Easter Eggs, Easter Grow Toys and Hatch Your Own Dino. Hatch & Grow Easter Eggs and Easter Grow Toys have model number 234-25-1200 on the back of the product's packaging. Hatch Your Own Dino Egg has model number 234-09-0016 on the label inserted in the product's packaging. The pink, blue, or purple Hatch & Grow Easter Eggs include a white bunny, brown bunny, or butterfly. The Easter Grow Toys include a yellow chick, brown bunny, or white bunny. The Hatch Your Own Dino Eggs are purple or yellow/green and contains one of eleven dinosaurs.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take this recalled toy away from children and return it to any Target store for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Target
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 17-133
- Units
- About 560,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Target stores nationwide from February 2017 through March 2017 for about $1.
- Importer
- Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Recall contact information
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.
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