Recall Date: October 01, 2026
Recall number: 27-003
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Squishy Dumpling Toys, Crazy Squib Ball Toys
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 bead is ingested, it 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.
Remedy: Refund
Consumer Contact: Email ABC Trading at recallabc@gmail.com
Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2027/ABC-Trading-Recalls-Squishy-Toys-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Water-Bead-Ingestion-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Toys
Recall Details
Units: About 37,000
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.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the squishy toys immediately and contact ABC Trading for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to write “RECALLED” in permanent marker on the squishy toys, throw the toy away and email a photo of the disposed toy to recallabc@gmail.com.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
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.
Importer(s): ABC Trading Inc., of Vernon, California
Manufactured In: China
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