Popular squishy toy recalled over serious injury hazard after months of child hospitalizations
They’re putting the squeeze on squishies.It’s not just burns that people have to worry about.A popular toy has been recalled due to fears over serious injury risks posed by its contents, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission reported.The affected products include the Squeezy Dumplings from GIHNJSI and Rainbow Mystery Squishy Buns from OKK Trading.
Both contain water beads, which, if eaten, can expand within the child’s belly, causing choking, intestinal blockage, severe discomfort, and even the “risk of death,” the CPSC warned.The recall affected approximately 8,000 of the Squeezy Dumplings, which were hawked on Amazon in May and June, per the recall notice.These gelatinous squeezables are known for their round, squishy shape, glitter-like contents, cartoon faces, and a package modeled after a bamboo steamer that reads “SQUEEZY DUMPLINGS” and “SQUEEZE ME.” Meanwhile, over 7,200 Rainbow Mystery Squishy Bun Toys, which were sold at third-party stores throughout the U.S.
from May through August of this year, were also subject to the recall.They boast a similar design to the Squeezy Dumplings, complete with glitter, faces and identical steamer containers, but their label reads “Rainbow MYSTERY” and “SUGAR EDITION.”While no injuries have been reported from the toys, the CPSC advises customers in possession of them to write “RECALLED” in permanent marker on both the toy and its container and disposing of themThey should then send pics of defective Squeezy Dumplings to [email protected], while Squisy Bun pics should be emailed to [email protected], whereupon they’ll be refunded in full.The CPSC has also warned customers to toss Squishy Bun Toys from Ivyapingdianpu as they harbor water beads that violate mandatory safety standards.Despite receiving a Notice of Violation, CPSC said the company has not agreed to a recall or to offer reimbursement for the dumpling-shaped playthings, which also harbor glitter-like particles, a...