CPSC recall 17133
Water-absorbing Easter and Dino toys
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2017-04-13
On 2017-04-13 the CPSC announced a recall of Water-absorbing Easter and Dino toys by Target, citing if the small 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 threat….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17133 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2017-04-13 |
| Published | 2017-04-13 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Target |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Water-absorbing Easter and Dino toys | This recall involves Hatch & Grow Easter Eggs, Easter Grow Toys and Hatch Your Own Dino. Hatch & Grow Easter Eggs and Easter Grow Toys have model number 234-25-1200 on the back of the product's packaging. Hatch Your Own Dino Egg has model number 234-09-0016 on the label inserted in the product's packaging. The pink, blue, or purple Hatch & Grow Easter Eggs include a white bunny, brown bunny, or butterfly. The Easter Grow Toys include a yellow chick, brown bunny, or white bunny. The Hatch Your Own Dino Eggs are purple or yellow/green and contains one of eleven dinosaurs.
Reason
If the small 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. Surgery is required to remove the toy from the body, if ingested. Medical professionals and parents should be aware that there is a possibility that the toys might not show up on an x-ray.
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/2017/Target-Recalls-Water-Absorbing-Toys
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