CPSC

Water Balz, Growing Skulls, H2O Orbs "Despicable Me" an Recalled for Safety Concern

Water Balz
Water Balz
Water Balz grow to 400 times their original size
Water Balz grow to 400 times their original size
Growing Skulls
Growing Skulls
H2O Orbs
H2O Orbs
Fabulous Flowers
Fabulous Flowers

Hazard

When the marble-sized toy is ingested, it expands inside the body and causes a blockage in the small intestine, resulting in severe discomfort, vomiting, dehydration and could be life threatening. The toys do not show up on an x-ray and require surgery to be removed from the body.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take this recalled toy away from children and contact Dunecraft for a free replacement toy.

Consumer Contact

Dunecraft Inc.; at (800) 306-4168, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.dunecraft.com and click on the recall tab for more information.

Products

Water Balz, Growing Skulls, H2O Orbs "Despicable Me" and Fabulous Flowers toys

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

Water Balz and Growing Skulls were sold at Bed Bath & Beyond, Five Below, Hobby Lobby, Lakeshore Learning Materials, Microcenter, Urban Outfitters Direct, Wegmans and other stores nationwide, and online at amazon.com, incrediblescience.com, keyporthobbies.com, americantoystores.com and other websites from September 2010 through November 2012 for about $3 per package. The H2O Orbs "Despicable Me" were sold exclusively at Universal Studios stores during June 2012 for about $3 per package. Fabulous Flowers were sold exclusively at Milaeger's in Racine, Wis. from June 2012 through November 2012 for about $3 per package.