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UKSqueezy Dumplings

Serious chemical risk: outer layer contains excess benzene (20 mg/kg). Inhalation may irritate eyes, nose and throat; large exposure may cause burning in the digestive tract and skin irritation. Labelling and marking also deficient.

Recalled from end users by Samsons Cash and Carry Ltd. Stop use; keep out of reach of children. Contact samsonscashandcarry@hotmail.co.uk.

UKSquishy Dumpling D-9373

Serious choking risk: dumpling material breaks apart easily, releasing water beads. Hydrated beads can block a young child's airway.

Import rejected at the border (not a consumer recall of units already in homes).

UKPipihome Rainbow Mystery Squishy Bun sold via Amazon

Chemical / conformity risk: Declaration of Conformity did not match the product; no valid technical documentation or production-control evidence; lack of required labelling and marking. Testing found VOCs including xylenes and styrene. Xylenes may be harmful if inhaled at sufficient concentrations. Conformity with chemical essential-safety requirements could not be verified.

Import rejected at the border. Amazon listing removed.

UKVerifySquishy Dumpling Bun Squeeze Toy

Microbiological risk: liquid filling contained aerobic microbials, yeast and mould above expected limits. Leak or damage may expose users (higher risk if immunocompromised). Labelling and marking also deficient.

Import rejected at the border and destroyed.

USGIHNJSI Squeezy Dumplings

Water beads inside the toys can expand if ingested, posing deadly ingestion, choking and intestinal obstruction hazards (severe discomfort, vomiting, dehydration, risk of death).

Stop use. Write RECALLED on toy and tan container, discard, email photo to GIHNJSI_recall@163.com for refund. No incidents reported.

USRainbow Mystery Squishy Bun Toys

Violate mandatory toy standard because water beads inside the dumplings expand larger than permitted. Ingestion can cause choking and intestinal obstruction, severe discomfort, vomiting, dehydration, risk of death.

Stop use. Write RECALLED on toy and tan container, discard, email photo to recall@okktoys.com for refund. No incidents reported.

USIvyapingdianpu Squishy Bun Toys

Violates mandatory standard for toys containing water beads: deadly ingestion, choking and obstruction hazards. Firm has not agreed to a recall or remedy.

CPSC urges stop use and dispose. Do not sell or give away. No refund offered by the firm. No incidents reported.

USConsumer Safety Alert: Fake and Counterfeit Squishy Toys; Microwave Burn Hazard

Fake/counterfeit squishy toys may fail federal requirements for water beads, small parts, lead, phthalates and other substances. Covering may tear and release water beads, gels, liquids, powders or sand. Water beads can cause intestinal blockages, choking, aspiration, or nose/ear injury. Viral microwave/heat trend can cause toys to burst and cause severe burns; sticky filling can keep transferring heat.

Do not buy fakes. Stop using toys matching the cues. Never microwave or heat squishy toys. Keep away from hot cars, sunlight, heaters.

UKProduct Safety Alert: Water Beads (PSA7)

Water beads can pose a serious risk of gastrointestinal blockage requiring surgery, or asphyxiation (suffocation or choking).

See the official notice for parent actions.

UKSwansea Trading Standards warning: viral squishy dumpling toys

Seized dumpling-style toys failed basic labelling. Lab tests identified VOCs: ethyl benzene, styrene, m-xylene, p-xylene and o-xylene, associated with a petrol-like smell. Levels raised significant safety concerns; some chemicals recognised as hazardous.

Check the council notice. Stop use if packaging or smell matches.

UKNorthumberland Trading Standards warning over squishy toys

Copies of Squishy Dumplings and NeeDoh lacked legally required traceability. Similar products seized nationally confirmed to contain high levels of benzene (carcinogenic). Local toys often emit a strong pungent chemical smell; lab tests on similar items found toxic chemicals.

Check the council notice. Stop use if packaging or smell matches.

UKGloucestershire: nearly 2,000 unsafe squishy toys seized

1,968 toys seized over three months, including copies of squishy dumpling and NeeDoh products that failed basic safety standards (NeeDoh also suspected counterfeit). Common issues: strong chemical smells and missing labelling. Testing of similar products can find benzene. Officers also warn against microwaving (gel can stay extremely hot and burst, causing burns).

Check the council notice. Stop use if packaging or smell matches.

UKMilton Keynes: 711 gel-filled toys seized including counterfeit squishy dumplings

About 100 inspections; 711 gel-filled toys seized including counterfeit squishy dumplings. Strong chemical odours; missing UKCA/CE, manufacturer details and safety instructions. Points to the national unbranded squeezy-dumpling benzene recall. Microwave trend: gel can become extremely hot and burst, causing burns.

Check the council notice. Stop use if packaging or smell matches.

UKRhondda Cynon Taf: 224 unsafe squishy toys surrendered

224 unsafe squishy toys voluntarily surrendered, including toy dumplings, butter-stick squishes and Nee Doh-style toys, many non-compliant with Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011; some may be counterfeit. National testing of similar dumpling-style toys found benzene. Badly made squishies can split (choking). Some fillings resemble a white cream-like substance.

Check the council notice. Stop use if packaging or smell matches.

UKHull: more than 1,000 Squeezy Dumplings seized (benzene)

Local testing confirmed Squeezy Dumpling-branded squishies contain high levels of benzene (carcinogenic). Immediate irritation plus long-term effects: eyes/nose/throat irritation, skin irritation, burning in digestive tract if ingested. Action followed the OPSS recall.

Check the council notice. Stop use if packaging or smell matches.

GGGuernsey Trading Standards warning over fake squishy dumpling toys

Warns about UK OPSS benzene recall of a counterfeit dumpling. Not aware of unsafe versions sold in the Bailiwick at the time. Also warns microwave trend can burst/melt and release hot gel causing burns.

Check the council notice. Stop use if packaging or smell matches.

UKRenfrewshire: more than 1,000 unsafe squishy toys removed

More than 1,000 unsafe toys removed from local shops. Squeezy dumplings among items removed. Similar sensory toys found with unsafe chemical levels causing irritation to skin, eyes and breathing. Microwave trend can burst and cause serious burns. Some removed solely for missing safety information.

Check the council notice. Stop use if packaging or smell matches.

UKOxfordshire: counterfeit squishy toys seized (NeeDoh Nice Cubes and fruit squishies)

Fruit-shaped squishy stress relievers and squeeze balls missing vital labelling. Products marketed as NeeDoh Nice Cubes seized as counterfeit. Untraceable toys have been found nationally to contain phthalates and benzene.

Check the council notice. Stop use if packaging or smell matches.

UKCornwall Trading Standards warning over squishy dumpling (bao) toys

Sensory toys shaped like bao buns. Cites Swansea solvent/benzene findings and OPSS Samsons recall. Hundreds of squishy dumplings removed in Cornwall. Local samples failed because they lacked vital safety information on the label. Throw away squishies with a strong chemical smell.

Check the council notice. Stop use if packaging or smell matches.

UKChristmas Squishy Toys 24pcs sold via Amazon

Choking: some of the squishies fit entirely within a small parts cylinder, especially hazardous under 36 months.

Amazon listing removed. Stop use; keep out of reach of children; contact distributor for redress.

UKRussko Limited Jumbo Duck Mega Squishy

High asphyxiation risk: supplied in a flexible plastic bag greater than 100mm x 100mm with thickness 0.022 ± 0.002 mm, below the 0.038 mm minimum. Labelling also deficient.

Import rejected at the border and destroyed.

UKSquishy Dino and Unicorn Eggs sold by Matalan

Serious microbiological and choking risk: can burst in normal use, releasing small parts and an aqueous solution containing excess aerobic microbials.

See the official notice for parent actions.

UKVerifySquishy Dino and Unicorn Eggs (PMS International)

Serious microbiological and choking risk: burst easily during normal use, releasing small parts and an aqueous solution with excess aerobic microbials.

Recalled from distributors and end users by PMS International after the Matalan recall.

UKSquishy Donut Toy

High choking risk: detachable plastic closures on the packaging fit entirely inside a small parts cylinder.

Import rejected at the border and destroyed.

UKPinch Family Slime-Filled Doughnut

Serious chemical risk: excess phthalates. Small parts can easily detach (choking).

Withdrawn from the market.

UKGlitter Ice Cube Squeezy Toy

Microbiological risk (aerobic microbials, yeast and mould in liquid filling) plus choking from detachable small parts. Missing identification and UKCA/CE.

Import rejected at the border.

UKSqueezy Dinosaur Toy

Choking: tail detached with minimal force; small parts fit entirely within a small parts cylinder.

Local authority requiring recall from end users by Samsons Cash and Carry Ltd. Contact samsonscashandcarry@hotmail.co.uk.

UKSquishy Sausage Dogs and Squishy Pugs

Sand inside may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos (banned; risk even at low exposure).

Stop use. If undamaged, heavy-duty bag, double tape, label, store away from children. If sand accessible, wet cleanup with gloves and mask, double-bag. Dispose in household waste or return to store for refund.

UKWizz Toys Squishy Puppies

Sand inside may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos.

Withdrawn and recalled by PMS International. Stop use immediately.

UKWizz Toys Squishy Sand Yeti Monsters

Sand inside may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos.

Withdrawn and recalled by PMS International.

UKWizz Toys Squishy Sausage Dog

Sand inside may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos.

Withdrawn and recalled by PMS International.

UKORB Funkee Sand Toys

Sand may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos.

Stop use. If still packaged, heavy-duty bag, double tape, label, store away from children. If sand used, wet cleanup with gloves and mask, double-bag. Return to retailer for refund.

UKSand-Filled Weirdo Toys sold via Amazon

Sand within the toy may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos.

Withdrawn and recalled from end users by Nico Toys Limited.

UKKTL 2.2kg Squishy Hot Colour Gorilla Toy sold via OnBuy

Sand-like material inside may be contaminated with asbestos.

Recall from end users, listing removal, market withdrawal.

UKKTL Squeezy Splatter Pig

Sand-like material may be contaminated with asbestos.

See the official notice for parent actions.

UKKTL Squishy Stretchy Capybara

Sand-like material may be contaminated with asbestos.

See the official notice for parent actions.

USOrb Funkee Squeeze Toys

May contain fibrous tremolite (asbestos) in the sand; inhalation health risk.

Take away from children. Verify code/lot, bag, photo to customerservice@orbtoys.com. If ruptured, mask, gloves, damp cloths, double-bag, dispose per local rules.

USShawshank LEDz Squeeze Plush Ball Monsters and Easter Squeezable Toys

Liquid and glitter inside a thick membrane. If ruptured, glittery water can splash onto a child's face and body (injury hazard). One reported eye-flush incident.

See the official notice for parent actions.