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Spirit Halloween Superstores and Be Amazing! Toys recall Monster Science Growing Spider

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Quick summary: Spirit Halloween Superstores and Be Amazing! Toys recall Monster Science Growing Spider .

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Quick summary: Spirit Halloween Superstores and Be Amazing! Toys recall Monster Science Growing Spider .

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DescriptionMonster Science Growing Spider Marketed by Spirit Halloween Superstores and Be Amazing! Toys Product description This recall involves marble-sized toys that absorb water and can grow to many times their original size. They were sold as Monster Science Growing Spider toy sets (model #7280). The Monster Science packages contain three marble-sized polymer balls “spider eggs” in assorted colours and one polymer spider. The Be Amazing! Toys star logo is located on the top left corner and the Spirit Halloween logo is located on the top right corner. The words Monster Science Growing Spider, Ages 8+, Just drop in water, Grow Giant Spider Eggs and Eggs Grow Up to 8X Original Size are also printed on the front of the packaging. The model number is printed on the back of the packaging. Date Code: 15-05-11. UPC 813268012551. Hazard identified The soft and colorful product can be mistaken by a child for candy. When the marble-sized toy is ingested, it expands inside the body and causes a blockage in the small intestine, resulting in severe discomfort, vomiting, dehydration and could be life threatening. The toys do not show up on an X-ray and may require surgery to be removed from the body. Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries in Canada. For some tips to help consumers choose safe toys and to help them keep children safe when they play with toys, see General Toy Safety Tips. Number sold Approximately 238 of the recalled products have been sold at Spirit Halloween Superstores across Canada. Time period sold The recalled toy Monster Science Growing Spiders were sold from September 2011 to September 2013. Place of origin Manufactured in China. Companies Manufacturer Be Amazing! Toys Salt Lake City Utah UNITED STATES Distributor Spirit Halloween Superstores, LLC Egg Harbor Township New Jersey UNITED STATES Images (select thumbnail to enlarge - opens in a new window)

What you should do

  • Consumers should immediately take this recalled product away from children and contact Be Amazing! Toys for a refund.
  • Consumers may contact Be Amazing! Toys toll-free at 1-877-798-9795 or direct 1-301-895-4531, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website , and then click on "Safety Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
  • Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
  • Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
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