Dunecraft Recalls Water Balz, Skulls, Orbs and Flower Toys Due to Serious Ingestion Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1270.
This recall involves marble-sized toys that absorb water and grow up to 400 times their original size. They were sold as Water Balz (round-shape), Growing Skulls (skull-shape), H2O Orbs "Despicable Me" (round-shape) and Fabulous Flowers (flower-shape). They were sold in packages of six in green, yellow, red, blue and black colors. "Dunecraft," the name of the toy and the model number are printed on the toy's packaging. Name Model Number Amount Recalled Water Balz BC-0338 81,000 Growing Skulls BC-0320 11,850 H2O Orbs "Despicable Me" DM-0447 1,800 Fabulous Flowers BC-0440 36
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1270.
Consumers should immediately take this recalled toy away from children and contact Dunecraft for a free replacement toy.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Water Balz And Growing Skulls Were Sold At Bed Bath & Beyond, Five Below, Hobby Lobby, Lakeshore Learning Materials, Microcenter, Urban Outfitters Direct, Wegmans And Other Stores Nationwide, And Online At Amazon.com, Incrediblescience.com, Keyporthobbies.com, Americantoystores.com And Other Websites From September 2010 Through November 2012 For About $3 Per Package. The H2o Orbs "despicable Me" Were Sold Exclusively At Universal Studios Stores During June 2012 For About $3 Per Package. Fabulous Flowers Were Sold Exclusively At Milaeger's In Racine, Wis. From June 2012 Through November 2012 For About $3 Per Package. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1270.
Dunecraft Inc.; at (800) 306-4168, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.dunecraft.com and click on the recall tab for more information.
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Water Balz And Growing Skulls Were Sold At Bed Bath & Beyond, Five Below, Hobby Lobby, Lakeshore Learning Materials, Microcenter, Urban Outfitters Direct, Wegmans And Other Stores Nationwide, And Online At Amazon.com, Incrediblescience.com, Keyporthobbies.com, Americantoystores.com And Other Websites From September 2010 Through November 2012 For About $3 Per Package. The H2o Orbs "despicable Me" Were Sold Exclusively At Universal Studios Stores During June 2012 For About $3 Per Package. Fabulous Flowers Were Sold Exclusively At Milaeger's In Racine, Wis. From June 2012 Through November 2012 For About $3 Per Package. Recall FAQ
Water Balz And Growing Skulls Were Sold At Bed Bath & Beyond, Five Below, Hobby Lobby, Lakeshore Learning Materials, Microcenter, Urban Outfitters Direct, Wegmans And Other Stores Nationwide, And Online At Amazon.com, Incrediblescience.com, Keyporthobbies.com, Americantoystores.com And Other Websites From September 2010 Through November 2012 For About $3 Per Package. The H2o Orbs "despicable Me" Were Sold Exclusively At Universal Studios Stores During June 2012 For About $3 Per Package. Fabulous Flowers Were Sold Exclusively At Milaeger's In Racine, Wis. From June 2012 Through November 2012 For About $3 Per Package. is the subject of a toys recall: Dunecraft Recalls Water Balz, Skulls, Orbs and Flower Toys Due to Serious Ingestion Hazard . The notice was published on December 17, 2012 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 94,700 units are potentially affected.