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Target Recalls Gigglescape™ Under the Sea Popping Toy Due to Choking Hazard

Official CPSC recall 26-598, dated Jul 2, 2026.

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 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.

Remedy (from the official notice)

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.

Hazard (from the official notice)

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.

Remedy (from the official notice)

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.

Description (from the official notice)

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.

Remedy options (from the official notice)

Refund

Incidents and injuries (from the official notice)

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.

Where it was sold (from the official notice)

Target stores nationwide from August 2025 through January 2026 for about $10.

Consumer contact (from the official notice)

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.

Hazard and remedy text is shown word for word from the official notice.

Recalled Gigglescape Under the Sea Popping Toy – Side ViewRecalled Gigglescape Under the Sea Popping Toy – Top ViewRecalled Gigglescape Under The Sea Popping Toy Product Identifier Located on the Back of the Box

Questions About This Recall

What is the hazard in the official notice?

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.

What does the official notice say to do?

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.

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.

Register your product with the manufacturer. Registered owners can be contacted directly if there is a recall. Look for a registration card in the box or on the manufacturer's website.