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ABC Trading Recalls Squishy Toys Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Water Bead Ingestion; Violate…

CPSC · October 1, 2026

ABC Trading Recalls Squishy Toys Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Water Bead Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for… - CPSC recall announced October 1, 2026.
Hazard: The squishy toys violate the mandatory safety standard for toys because the water beads inside the toys expand larger than permitted, posing a deadly ingestion hazard. If a water….
Units affected: About 37,000.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the squishy toys immediately and contact ABC Trading for a full refund. Consumers will be….
Details as of October 6, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency: CPSC
Posted: October 1, 2026
Status: Consumers should stop using the squishy toys immediately…
Source ID: 27003

Description

This recall involves squishy dumpling and crazy squib ball toys. The squishy dumplings, model 3655, come in multiple translucent colors, containing glitter and water beads. The toys have a cartoon face and are packaged in a tan plastic container shaped like a bamboo steamer. “SQUISHY DUMPLING” is printed on the front of the removable package labeling. There are no markings on the product, other than the cartoon face. The crazy squib balls, model 3984, come in multiple translucent colors, containing glitter and water beads. The toys come individually wrapped in a white netting. “CRAZY SQUIB BALL” and “Squeeze it! Throw it!” are printed on the front of the package labeling.

Products: Squishy Dumpling Toys, Crazy Squib Ball Toys
Sold at: Sold At: ABC Trading stores in Los Angeles, California and other stores nationwide from April 2026 through June 2026 for between 41 cents and $1.25.
Incidents: None reported