CPSC recall · Reported April 13, 2017
Target Recalls Water Absorbing Toys Due to Serious Ingestion Hazard
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 threat…
The CPSC recalled This recall involves Hatch & Grow Easter Eggs, Easter Grow Toys and Hatch Your Own Dino. ….
Target Recalls Water Absorbing Toys Due to Serious Ingestion Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in April 13, 2017. Reason: If the small toy is ingested, it can expand inside a child's body and cause intestinal obstructions, resultin…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take this recalled toy away from children and return it to a…. Verify recall #17133 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-If the small toy is ingested, it can expand inside a child's body and cause intestinal obstructions, resultin….
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- April 13, 2017
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17133 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
This recall involves Hatch & Grow Easter Eggs, Easter Grow Toys and Hatch Your Own Dino. Hatch & Grow Easter Eggs and Easter Grow Toys have model number 234-25-1200 on the back of the product's packaging. Hatch Your Own Dino Egg has model number 234-09-0016 on the label inserted in the product's packaging. The pink, blue, or purple Hatch & Grow Easter Eggs include a white bunny, brown bunny, or butterfly. The Easter Grow Toys include a yellow chick, brown bunny, or white bunny. The Hatch Your Own Dino Eggs are purple or yellow/green and contains one of eleven dinosaurs.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately take this recalled toy away from children and return it to any Target store for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17133 |
| Date reported | April 13, 2017 |
| Date initiated | April 13, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 560,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
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 return it to any Target store for a full refund.
- Check the recall number (17133) 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.
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