CPSC

Water-absorbing polymer balls Recalled for Safety Concern

Front side of the Monster Science Growing Spider with monster “spider eggs” packaging. The eggs are water-absorbing polymer balls that can grow to eight times their original size. Products sold by Target and Cracker Barrel do not have the “Spirit” name on
Front side of the Monster Science Growing Spider with monster “spider eggs” packaging. The eggs are water-absorbing polymer balls that can grow to eight times their original size. Products sold by Target and Cracker Barrel do not have the “Spirit” name on
Back side of the Monster Science Growing Spider packaging.
Back side of the Monster Science Growing Spider packaging.

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, 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 You Should Do

Remedy

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

Consumer Contact

Be Amazing! Toys toll-free at (877) 798-9795, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.beamazingtoys.com, then click on Safety Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.

Products

Water-absorbing polymer balls

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores nationwide from August 2011 to August 2013, Spirit Halloween stores nationwide from August 2011 to November 2011 and from August 2012 to November 2012, and Target stores nationwide from September to November 2012 for between $3 and $5.