Reported Apr 13, 2017
Target Recalls Water Absorbing Toys Due to Serious Ingestion Hazard
Target Corp. of Minneapolis, Minn.
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.What you should do
Consumers should immediately take this recalled toy away from children and return it to any Target store for a full refund.
Firm contact: Target at 800- 440-0680 between 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Sunday, online at www.target.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page, then on "School/Stationery/Seasonal" for more information, or the "Product Recalls" tab on Target's Facebook page.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Water-absorbing Easter and Dino toys
- Amount recalled
- About 560,000
Where it was sold
Sold at Target stores nationwide from February 2017 through March 2017 for about $1..
Why it was recalled
If the small 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. Surgery is required to remove the toy from the body, if ingested. Medical professionals and parents should be aware that there is a possibility that the toys might not show up on an x-ray.
The agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.
Reports so far: None reported.
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