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ABC Trading Recalls Squishy Toys Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Water Bead Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for Toys

Recall date · Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

What to do

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.

Recalled product photo from CPSC
Photo: CPSC (U.S. government work)
Company
ABC Trading Inc., of Vernon, California
Reason
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 / injuries
None reported
Who’s affected
About About 37,000 units. 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.
Where
Nationwide
Remedy contact
Email ABC Trading at recallabc@gmail.com
Official notice
www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2027/ABC-Trading-Recalls-Squishy-Toys-Due-to-Risk…

From the official notice

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.

Products

  1. Squishy Dumpling Toys, Crazy Squib Ball Toys

    Quantity: About 37,000Squeeze or Squeaker Toys

Update history

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