Multiple Squishy Dumpling Toy Recalls Issued Across California Over Water Bead Expansion Hazards
Multiple squishy dumpling toys sold at retailers and online stores across California and nationwide have been recalled because they contain water beads that can expand if swallowed, creating a risk of severe injury or death, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported. The federal agency states that if ingested, these expanding water beads pose deadly choking, ingestion, and intestinal obstruction hazards inside a child’s body. The recalls involve six distinct squishy toy products manufactured or distributed by various companies, with units sold on platforms like Amazon and through brick-and-mortar storefronts in cities including San Jose and Los Angeles.
Xiamen Liuhui Squeezy Dumplings Recall Details
On Sept. 3, China-based Xiamen Liuhui Electric Technology Co. Ltd. recalled about 8,000 units of its GIHNJSI Squeezy Dumplings toys, according to sacbee.com. These items are translucent, round squishy balls filled with glitter-like particles, water beads, and cartoon faces. Each toy is packaged in a tan plastic container shaped like a bamboo steamer with “SQUEEZY DUMPLINGS” and “SQUEEZE ME” printed on a removable label, while the product itself bears no markings. The toys were sold nationwide on Amazon from May through June for approximately $20. Consumers are instructed to immediately stop using the toys, write “RECALLED” on both the toy and its plastic container, throw them away, and email a photograph of the discarded items to GIHNJSI_recall@163.com to receive a full refund.
OKK Trading and Toyworld168 Rainbow Mystery Squishy Bun Toys Recalls
Vernon-based OKK Trading Inc. recalled about 7,200 units of its Rainbow Mystery Squishy Bun Toys on Sept. 3, sacbee.com reported. These translucent pink toys contain glitter and water beads, feature cartoon faces, and come in tan plastic containers with “Rainbow MYSTERY” and “SUGAR EDITION” printed on removable labels marked with model No. D08004. They were sold at stores nationwide, including California, from May through August, and customers can seek a full refund by contacting recall@okktoys.com. Subsequently, on Sept. 17, Florida-based Toyworld168 Inc. recalled 276 units of translucent green Rainbow Mystery Squishy Bun Toys featuring identical bamboo steamer packaging and labeling. Sold from June through July for about $3, consumers can contact Toyworld168 at toyworld16850@gmail.com for a refund.
ABC Trading Inc. Squishy Dumplings and Crazy Squib Balls Recalls
On Oct. 1, Vernon-based ABC Trading Inc. recalled approximately 37,000 units of Squishy Dumpling Toys and Crazy Squib Balls, as reported by sacbee.com. The recalled squishy dumplings carry Model No. 3655, feature multiple translucent colors with glitter and water beads, and come in bamboo steamer-style packaging labeled “SQUISHY DUMPLING.” The Crazy Squib Balls carry Model No. 3984, contain water beads and glitter, and are individually wrapped in white netting printed with “CRAZY SQUIB BALL” and “Squeeze it! Throw it!” These products were sold at ABC Trading stores in Los Angeles and other locations nationwide from April through June for prices ranging between 41 cents and $1.25. Consumers can obtain refunds by emailing recallabc@gmail.com.
LLK Trading Inc. Mochi Malrang Mystery Dumpling Toys San Jose Recall
On Oct. 1, Vernon-based LLK Trading Inc. recalled about 480 units of Mochi Malrang Mystery Dumpling Toys, according to cpsc.gov. These translucent red mystery dumpling toys contain glitter and water beads, feature cartoon faces, and are packaged in tan plastic containers shaped like bamboo steamers with “SOFT and SQUISHY” and “MOCHI MALRANG” visible on the front labeling. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission noted that these toys violate mandatory federal safety standards because the water beads inside expand larger than permitted. The items were sold at Easy Wholesale in San Jose, California, in July for about $10. Consumers should stop using them immediately, write “RECALLED” in permanent marker on the toy and container, throw them away, and email a photo of the items in the trash to llktradinginc@gmail.com for a full refund.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Water Bead Toy Recalls
What specific health hazards do expanding water beads present to children?
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, if a child swallows a water bead, it can expand inside the body and cause severe discomfort, vomiting, dehydration, choking, and deadly intestinal obstructions.
How do consumers verify if their squishy dumpling toy is part of these recalls?
Consumers can check for specific identifying packaging details, such as tan plastic containers shaped like bamboo steamers, removable labels displaying phrases like “SQUEEZY DUMPLINGS,” “Rainbow MYSTERY,” “SUGAR EDITION,” or “MOCHI MALRANG,” and model numbers such as D08004 or 3655.
What steps are required to secure a refund from the distributing companies?
Most distributing companies require consumers to stop using the toy immediately, write “RECALLED” on the product and its container, throw them away, and email a photograph of the discarded items in the trash to the specific corporate email address provided in the recall notices.
Since the establishment of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission more than 50 years ago, federal oversight of consumer goods has contributed to a national decline in product-related injuries, though incidents involving hazardous children’s toys continue to cost the nation billions annually.