CPSC recall 26-598, announced July 2, 2026, covers Target Gigglescape™ Under the Sea Popping Toy (about 49,000 units). The clear plastic dome can detach from the blue plastic base, making the small plastic balls inside the toy accessible to children, posing a choking hazard. The notice cites 9 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the recalled toy immediately and return it to any Target store for a full refund or contact Target to receive a prepaid return label to return the Gigglescape Under The Sea Popping Toy by mail. Recall contact: call 800-591-3869, or go to help.target.com/help.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves Gigglescape Under the Sea Popping Toys. The recalled toys have a clear plastic dome attached to a blue plastic base shaped like a whale. There are colored balls inside the dome, which pop up when the child pushes an external plunger at the top of the dome. The recalled popping toys have the Gigglescape brand printed on the front of the package and imprinted on the bottom of the blue plastic base.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The clear plastic dome can detach from the blue plastic base, making the small plastic balls inside the toy accessible to children, posing a choking hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Target is aware of nine reports of the dome detaching, allowing access to the plastic balls, with one report of a child that began to choke.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled toy immediately and return it to any Target store for a full refund or contact Target to receive a prepaid return label to return the Gigglescape Under The Sea Popping Toy by mail.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Target
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 26-598
- Units
- About 49,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Target stores nationwide from August 2025 through January 2026 for about $10.
- Importer
- Target, of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Recall contact information
Target toll-free at 800-591-3869 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily, online at https://help.target.com/help/ or https://www.target.com/ and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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