HOUSTON – The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of about 52,000 Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kits sold by Target due to ingestion, chocking and obstruction hazards.
According to Buffalo Games LLC, of Buffalo, New York, the water beads pose a risk of serious injury or death if ingested. When ingested, the beads grow in size, which can cause intestinal obstruction.
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It includes: 2 ounces of “jumbo” water beads and 6 ounces of “regular” water beads. Along with a clear container and lid, there are five small toy fish, a scissor scoop, tweezers, a scoop with a handle, 10 activity cards and instructions. The activity kit was sold in a purple box with UPC Number 079346627035 on the back
According to one report, a 10-month-old child died after swallowing the recalled water beads in July in Wisconsin. In November of 2022, a 9-month-old child was seriously injured in Maine from swallowing the water beads which caused an intestinal obstruction requiring surgery to remove them, Buffalo Games reported.
Consumers are asked to immediately stop using and take the recalled Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kits away from children. For a full refund, contact Buffalo Games for instructions on how to return the product in a prepaid mailing package supplied by the firm or return the product to any Target store.