Water Beads Activity Set for Kids Recalled After Baby's Death

The beads can pose a choking or obstruction hazard if swallowed.

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) along with Buffalo Games has issued a recall of its Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kit. This recall comes after a 10-month-old baby died from swallowing the water beads, which were sold exclusively at Target.

These toys are marketed for children over the age of 4, but that doesn't mean younger children can't get ahold of them as well. The death of the 10-month-old from Wisconsin was reported to the company in July of 2023. The company also received a report of a 9-month-old in Maine swallowing the water beads in November 2022. That baby had to undergo surgery to remove the beads because they caused an intestinal blockage.

Not only are these water beads a choking hazard, but the CPSC says the beads can grow in size once they are ingested. That poses a risk of intestinal obstruction.

The CPSC is warning parents to immediately take the water bead away from their children and stop using them altogether. Here's what you need to know about this recall.

What Do I Need to Know About the Recalled Water Beads?

Parents, if you think you have this toy in your home, here's what to look for. The Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kit comes in a purple container. The kit includes several items inside it: two ounces of "jumbo" water beads, six ounces of "regular" water beads, a clear container and lid, five small toy fish, a scissor scoop, tweezers, a scoop with a handle, 10 activity cards and instructions.

These kits were sold exclusively at Target stores around the country as well as on the store's website. They cost about $15 and were sold between March 2022 and November 2022.

Parents should check the UPC number on the back of the container. The recalled UPC number you should look for is 079346627035.

What Should I Do If I Have the Recalled Water Beads?

If you have these water beads in your home, you should take them away from your children right away.

There are a couple of ways you can get your money back. You can either contact Buffalo Games directly for a full refund by calling or emailing them. The company will also give you instructions on how to return the kit with a prepaid mail package they will give you.

You can also return the product to your local Target store.

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