Activity sets sold only at Target got recalled after one child died, another injured
The death of a baby this summer, eight months after another baby underwent intestinal surgery, led Buffalo Games to recall about 52,000 Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kits sold only at Target stores.
The potentially fatal problem, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recall notice: “If a water bead is ingested, it expands and can pose ingestion, choking and intestinal obstruction hazards inside a child’s body, resulting in severe discomfort, vomiting, dehydration and a risk of death to a child.”
Buffalo Games knows of a Maine 9-month-old who required surgery to remove beads that got into the intestines last November. In July, a 10-month-old in Wisconsin died after swallowing the beads.
A Target spokesperson said in an email to the Miami Herald, “We extend our deepest sympathies to the families affected by these tragic incidents. We no longer sell this product, removing it from stores and online in November of 2022. Guests who purchased this product should immediately return it and contact Target for a full refund.”
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The recall covers the Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kit that includes 2 ounces of jumbo water beads, 6 ounces of regular water beads, 5 toy fish and 10 activity cards. UPC No. 079346627035 can be found on the back.
If you have this play set, remove it from your child’s reach. Then get your refund, either by taking the set back to any Target store or by reaching out to Buffalo Games online, by email at beadrecall@buffalogames.com or by phone at 800-637-0732, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Eastern time.
This story was originally published September 14, 2023 at 8:39 AM.
