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CPSC recall · Reported September 10, 2013

Be Amazing! Toys Recalls Monster Science Growing Spiders Due to Serious Ingestion Hazard

The soft and colorful product can be mistaken by a child for candy. When the marble-sized toy is ingested, it can expand inside a child's body and cause intestinal obstructions, r…

Recall #
13279
Affected scope
About 26,500
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The CPSC recalled This recall involves Monster Science Growing Spider toy sets, model number 7280. The sets….

Be Amazing! Toys Recalls Monster Science Growing Spiders Due to Serious Ingestion Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in September 10, 2013. Reason: The soft and colorful product can be mistaken by a child for candy. When the marble-sized toy is ingested, it…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take this recalled toy away from children and contact Be Ama…. Verify recall #13279 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The soft and colorful product can be mistaken by a child for candy. When the marble-sized toy is ingested, it….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13279 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product description

This recall involves Monster Science Growing Spider toy sets, model number 7280. The sets contain marble-sized polymer ball "spider eggs" that can absorb from 300 to 800 times their weight in water and can grow up to eight times their original size. The sets consist of one polymer spider and three "spider eggs". The Be Amazing! Toys star logo and the words Monster Science Growing Spider, Ages 8+, Just drop in water, Grow Giant Spider Eggs and Eggs Grow Up to 8X Original Size are printed on the front of the packaging. The model number is on the bottom of the back of the packaging. The front and back of the packaging have warnings not to use the toy without adult supervision.

Reason for recall

The soft and colorful product can be mistaken by a child for candy. When the marble-sized 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. The toys do not show up on an x-ray and need surgery to be removed from the body.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take this recalled toy away from children and contact Be Amazing! Toys for a refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 13279
Date reported September 10, 2013
Date initiated September 10, 2013
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope About 26,500
Distribution Not disclosed
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Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately take this recalled toy away from children and contact Be Amazing! Toys for a refund.

  • Check the recall number (13279) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Monster Science Growing Spider toy sets, model number 7280. The sets contain marble-sized polymer ball "spider eggs" that can absorb from 300 to 800 times their weight in water and can grow up to eight times their original size. The sets consist of one polymer spider and three "spider eggs". The Be Amazing! Toys star logo and the words Monster Science Growing Spider, Ages 8+, Just drop in water, Grow Giant Spider Eggs and Eggs Grow Up to 8X Original Size are printed on the front of the packaging. The model number is on the bottom of the back of the packaging. The front and back of the packaging have warnings not to use the toy without adult supervision.. Units affected: About 26,500.
Why was this product recalled?
The soft and colorful product can be mistaken by a child for candy. When the marble-sized 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. The toys do not show up on an x-ray and need surgery to be removed from the body.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take this recalled toy away from children and contact Be Amazing! Toys for a refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 10, 2013. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13279.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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