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CPSCRecalled Apr 13, 2017 · #17133

Target Recalls Water Absorbing Toys Due to Serious Ingestion Hazard

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 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.

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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.

Product details

Product
Water-absorbing Easter and Dino toys
Type
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
1200, 0016
UPCs
Sold at
Target stores nationwide from February 2017 through March 2017 for about $1.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should immediately take this recalled toy away from children and return it to any Target store for a full refund.

View the official CPSC notice