CPSC recall 27-003, announced October 1, 2026, covers ABC Trading Squishy Dumpling Toys, Crazy Squib Ball Toys (about 37,000 units). The squishy toys violate the mandatory safety standard for toys because the water beads inside the toys expand larger than permitted, posing a deadly ingestion hazard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop using the squishy toys immediately and contact ABC Trading for a full refund. Recall contact: email recallabc@gmail.com.
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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.
Which products are included?
This recall involves squishy dumpling and crazy squib ball toys. The squishy dumplings, model 3655, come in multiple translucent colors, containing glitter and water beads. The toys have a cartoon face and are packaged in a tan plastic container shaped like a bamboo steamer. "SQUISHY DUMPLING" is printed on the front of the removable package labeling. There are no markings on the product, other than the cartoon face. The crazy squib balls, model 3984, come in multiple translucent colors, containing glitter and water beads. The toys come individually wrapped in a white netting. "CRAZY SQUIB BALL" and "Squeeze it! Throw it!" are printed on the front of the package labeling.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Where to look
the front of the removable package labeling
andthe front of the package labeling
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- April 2026 through June 2026
- Price paid
- $1.25
Why it was recalled
The squishy toys violate the mandatory safety standard for toys because the water beads inside the toys expand larger than permitted, posing a deadly ingestion hazard. If a water bead is ingested, it can pose ingestion, choking, and intestinal obstruction hazards inside a child's body, resulting in severe discomfort, vomiting, dehydration and a risk of death to a child.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the squishy toys immediately and contact ABC Trading for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to write "RECALLED" in permanent marker on the squishy toys, throw the toy away and email a photo of the disposed toy to recallabc@gmail.com.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Email recallabc@gmail.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- ABC Trading
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 27-003
- Units
- About 37,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Sold At: ABC Trading stores in Los Angeles, California and other stores nationwide from April 2026 through June 2026 for between 41 cents and $1.25.
- Importer
- ABC Trading Inc., of Vernon, California
Squishy Dumpling Toys, Crazy Squib Ball Toys
CPSC product type: Squeeze or Squeaker Toys
This recall in context
Compared with the 1,126 toy recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 37,000 units: the 229th-largest of 723 toy recalls that state a unit count. The median is 10,750 units.
- Hazards
- Choking: named in 583 of 1,126 toy recalls, the most common hazard among them. Ingestion: named in 135 of 1,126 toy recalls.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 229 of 1,126 toy recalls, the most common remedy.
- Brand history
- ABC Trading is named in 3 CPSC notices in this index, all in 2026. This recall is the most recent. The one before: Light-Up Glasses (26-799, Sep 2026). 3 of them are toy recalls.
- Time on sale
- 3 months. Recalled 4 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Email ABC Trading at recallabc@gmail.com
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