Child Safety Recall: ABC Trading Recalls Squishy Toys Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Water Bead Ingestion
On October 1, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of Squishy Dumpling Toys, Crazy Squib Ball Toys (about 37,000 units). 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. Here is what to check at home and what remedy is offered.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced this recall on October 1, 2026 (recall number 27003). It covers Squishy Dumpling Toys, Crazy Squib Ball Toys, about 37,000 units.
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What Is Being Recalled
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! " are printed on the front of the package labeling.
The 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.
Injuries Reported
No injuries have been reported, according to the recall notice.
What to Do Now
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.
Remedy offered: Refund.
How to reach the company: Email ABC Trading at recallabc@gmail.com.
Where It Was Sold
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.
Manufactured in: China.
A Quick Safety Check for Your Household
- If you think a child has swallowed a magnet, a water bead or a button battery, get emergency medical care right away, even if the child seems fine at first.
- Keep toys and items with small parts away from children under 3, and check toy bins for loose pieces after play.
- Check the model, lot and date details above against what is in your home, including items kept at a grandparent's home, in the car or in storage for a younger sibling.
- Sign up for recall notices at CPSC.gov and fill in the registration card that comes with new baby and toddler gear, so a future recall reaches you directly.
Recall details are taken from the official CPSC recall notice. Check the notice for the latest remedy information before you act, and report any incident with the product at SaferProducts.gov.
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