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Munchkin Recalls Waterpede Bath Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Official CPSC recall 18-153, dated May 10, 2018.

Last checked against CPSC data on Oct 15, 2026, 7:03 PM ET.

Status: Recall found CPSC

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Hazard (from the official notice)

The bath toy can break apart exposing small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy (from the official notice)

Consumers should immediately take the bath toy away from young children and contact Munchkin for a free replacement bath toy of comparable value.

Hazard (from the official notice)

The bath toy can break apart exposing small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy (from the official notice)

Consumers should immediately take the bath toy away from young children and contact Munchkin for a free replacement bath toy of comparable value.

Description (from the official notice)

This recall involves Munchkin's Waterpede bath toys. The one piece multi-colored Centipede -shaped toy allows water to be scooped from the top, and flows through the chambers of bottom. The bath toy is 100% plastic and is for children six months and up.

Remedy options (from the official notice)

Replace

Incidents and injuries (from the official notice)

The firm has received one report of the toy breaking apart and exposing small beads. No injuries have been reported.

Where it was sold (from the official notice)

Babies R Us, Target, and other stores nationwide and online at munchkin.com from September 2015 through January 2018 for between $5 and $7.

Consumer contact (from the official notice)

Munchkin toll-free at 877-242-3134 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.munchkin.com , click on Help at the bottom of the page and then Recalls for more information.

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Questions About This Recall

What is the hazard in the official notice?

The bath toy can break apart exposing small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What does the official notice say to do?

Consumers should immediately take the bath toy away from young children and contact Munchkin for a free replacement bath toy of comparable value.

Where is the official notice?

The CPSC notice is linked on this page. Compare the brand, model, and date on your label with that notice.

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