Reported Jul 2, 2026
Target Recalls Gigglescape™ Under the Sea Popping Toy Due to Choking Hazard
Target of Minneapolis, Minnesota
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should stop using the recalled toy immediately and return it to any Target store for a full refund or contact Target to receive a prepaid return label to return the Gigglescape Under The Sea Popping Toy by mail.
Firm contact: Target toll-free at 800-591-3869 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily, online at https://help.target.com/help/ or https://www.target.com/ and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Gigglescape™ Under the Sea Popping Toy
- Amount recalled
- About 49,000
Where it was sold
Sold at Target stores nationwide from August 2025 through January 2026 for about $10..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The clear plastic dome can detach from the blue plastic base, making the small plastic balls inside the toy accessible to children, posing a choking hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Target is aware of nine reports of the dome detaching, allowing access to the plastic balls, with one report of a child that began to choke.
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