Popular squishy toys recalled over potentially deadly water bead hazard
No injuries have been reported thus far in connection with the toys
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More than 15,000 popular children’s squeeze toys have been recalled over serious injury hazards linked to the beads they contain, according to federal regulators.
Two recalls have been issued — one for Squeezy Dumplings from GIHNJSI and one for Rainbow Mystery Squishy Buns from OKK Trading.
Both products contain water beads, which could expand within a child’s body if ingested, posing a potentially deadly hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in its notice. The toys violate the mandatory federal safety standard for toys because the water beads can expand beyond the allowable size.
"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," the commission said.
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More than 15,000 popular children’s squeeze toys have been recalled. (Consumer Product Safety Commission)
About 8,000 Squeezy Dumplings are affected by the recall. They were sold online at Amazon between May and June for about $20. "SQUEEZY DUMPLINGS" and "SQUEEZE ME" are printed on the label.
Roughly 7,200 Rainbow Mystery Squishy Bun Toys are subject to the recall, sold at various third-party stores nationwide from May to August. "Rainbow MYSTERY" and "SUGAR EDITION" are printed on the front of the package labeling.
Both toys are translucent, round squishy balls with cartoon faces and glitter-like particles and water beads on the inside. The toys come in a tan plastic container shaped like a bamboo steamer.
Consumers are urged to stop using both toys immediately and contact the appropriate company for a full refund. (Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Consumers are urged to stop using both toys immediately and contact the appropriate company for a full refund. To receive a refund, consumers should write "RECALLED" on the toy and its container, dispose of the product, and email a photo to the recalling company, according to the CPSC.
No injuries have been reported thus far in connection with either toy.
Additionally, the commission is warning consumers to immediately stop using Squishy Bun Toys from Ivyapingdianpu and to dispose of them, saying they violate mandatory safety standards for toys.
These toys also contain water beads, but the retailer has not agreed to a recall the product or offer a remedy to consumers despite receiving a Notice of Violation, according to the commission.
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The commission is warning consumers to immediately stop using Squishy Bun Toys from Ivyapingdianpu. (Consumer Product Safety Commission)
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About 106 of these toys are affected by the warning. They have "SQUISHY BUN" and "Rainbow MYSTERY" printed on the front of a removable tag.
These toys were sold online at Amazon in June 2026, but they may also have been sold by various third-party sellers and on other websites.
No injuries have been reported in connection with these toys. Anyone with a child who experiences any injuries related to these Squishy Buns or who notices any defects is urged to contact the commission.