U.S. CPSC recalls 15,000 squishy toys over safety risks

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for over 15,000 soft squishy toys due to serious health risks. The affected products include approximately 8,000 ‘Squeezy Dumplings’ by GIHNJSI, sold on Amazon, and roughly 7,200 ‘Rainbow Mystery Squishy Buns’ by OKK Trading, distributed through various third-party sellers.

The toys contain water beads that can expand significantly if swallowed, potentially causing choking, severe abdominal pain, dehydration, or intestinal obstruction. The CPSC warns that these risks can range from ‘serious discomfort’ to a ‘risk of death.’

Additionally, there are concerns regarding the material stability of these toys. Reports indicate that exposure to heat, such as being left in a hot car or being heated in a microwave, can cause the toys to burst or leak, potentially leading to burns. Consumers are advised to stop using the products immediately, mark them as ‘RECALLED,’ and contact the manufacturers for a full refund.

Entities

Amazon · Consumer Product Safety Commission · GIHNJSI · OKK Trading · U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · United States

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] A child in the U.S. sustained burns after a toy left in a hot car leaked liquid. vecer.mk
[● 2 SOURCES] The recall includes approximately 7,200 units of Rainbow Mystery Squishy Buns by OKK Trading. www.bl-portal.com · vecer.mk
[● 2 SOURCES] The CPSC has issued a warning regarding soft toys containing water beads that pose health risks. www.bl-portal.com · vecer.mk
[○ 1 SOURCE] The recall includes approximately 8,000 units of Squeezy Dumplings by GIHNJSI. www.bl-portal.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] A 10-year-old girl in Britain suffered facial burns after a toy exploded during a TikTok challenge involving a microwave. vecer.mk
[● 2 SOURCES] Swallowed water beads can expand in the digestive tract, causing choking or intestinal obstruction. www.bl-portal.com · vecer.mk
[● 2 SOURCES] The risk associated with these toys ranges from serious discomfort to risk of death. www.bl-portal.com · vecer.mk