Water-Absorbing Polymer Balls
CPSC Recall #13-254 — July 31, 2013
Product
Water-Absorbing Polymer Balls
Description
The marble-sized, water-absorbing toy can expand inside the body and block the intestine. If these toys are swallowed, it can be life-threatening.
Hazard
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 / 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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take this recalled toy away from children and contact Be Amazing! Toys for a refund.
Units Affected
About 14,200 in the United States and 1,200 in Canada
Sold At
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.
Manufactured In
China