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Target Recalls Gigglescape™ Under the Sea Popping Toy Due to Choking Hazard
Gigglescape™ Under the Sea Popping Toy
CPSC recallTarget, of MinneapolisToysJuly 2, 2026#26598
What to do now
Consumers should stop using the recalled toy immediately and return it to any Target store for a full refund or contact Target to receive a prepaid return label to return the Gigglescape Under The Sea Popping Toy by mail.
Recall summary
Details below are from the official U.S. CPSC recall notice.
Hazard
The clear plastic dome can detach from the blue plastic base, making the small plastic balls inside the toy accessible to children, posing a choking hazard.
Consumers should stop using the recalled toy immediately and return it to any Target store for a full refund or contact Target to receive a prepaid return label to return the Gigglescape Under The Sea Popping Toy by mail.
What to do
- Follow the official guidance
Read the official U.S. CPSC notice. Stop using the product unless the notice says otherwise.
- Contact the manufacturer
Use the contact details in the official notice.
- Register your product
Register with the manufacturer so you hear about future recalls directly.
Product details
| Recall number | 26598 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Target, of Minneapolis |
| Product | Gigglescape™ Under the Sea Popping Toy |
| Units affected | About 49,000 |
| Where sold | Target stores nationwide from August 2025 through January 2026 for about $10. |
| Recall date | July 2, 2026 |
| Category | Toys |
| Source | U.S. CPSC |
Models
- Gigglescape™ Under the Sea Popping Toy
Description
This recall involves Gigglescape Under the Sea Popping Toys. The recalled toys have a clear plastic dome attached to a blue plastic base shaped like a whale. There are colored balls inside the dome, which pop up when the child pushes an external plunger at the top of the dome. The recalled popping toys have the Gigglescape brand printed on the front of the package and imprinted on the bottom of the blue plastic base.
Injuries
Target is aware of nine reports of the dome detaching, allowing access to the plastic balls, with one report of a child that began to choke.
Manufacturer contact
Target toll-free at 800-591-3869 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily, online at https://help.target.com/help/ or https://www.target.com/ and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Source: U.S. CPSC, recall #26598. Recall date: July 2, 2026. Last checked by KidRecall: Oct 16, 2026, 9:48 AM PDT.