CPSC recall 13279
Water-absorbing polymer balls
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2015-04-24
On 2015-04-24 the CPSC announced a recall of Water-absorbing polymer balls by Be Amazing Toys, citing 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, r….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13279 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2013-09-10 |
| Published | 2015-04-24 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Be Amazing Toys |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Water-absorbing polymer balls | This recall involves Monster Science Growing Spider toy sets, model number 7280. The sets contain marble-sized polymer ball "spider eggs" that can absorb from 300 to 800 times their weight in water and can grow up to eight times their original size. The sets consist of one polymer spider and three "spider eggs". The Be Amazing! Toys star logo and the words Monster Science Growing Spider, Ages 8+, Just drop in water, Grow Giant Spider Eggs and Eggs Grow Up to 8X Original Size are printed on the front of the packaging. The model number is on the bottom of the back of the packaging. The front and back of the packaging have warnings not to use the toy without adult supervision.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Be-Amazing-Toys-Recalls-Monster-Science-Growing-Spiders
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