Gigglescape™ Under the Sea Popping Toy
Recalled by Target, of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Consumer product recall
A fall or tip-over hazard means the product can become unstable and tip, drop, or collapse, which can injure the user or nearby children. These recalls are common for furniture, seating, and baby products. Consumers are advised to stop using the product and follow the provided remedy.
Target, of Minneapolis, Minnesota has recalled Gigglescape™ Under the Sea Popping Toy, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall was announced on July 2, 2026. It involves a fall or tip-over hazard.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the CPSC record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers Gigglescape™ Under the Sea Popping Toy, with approximately About 49,000 affected. The company behind the recall is Target, of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
From the official recall 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.”
Why was Gigglescape™ Under the Sea Popping Toy recalled?
According to the CPSC, the hazard is described as follows: “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.” In plain terms, this recall relates to a fall or tip-over hazard.
A fall or tip-over hazard means the product can become unstable and tip, drop, or collapse, which can injure the user or nearby children. These recalls are common for furniture, seating, and baby products. Consumers are advised to stop using the product and follow the provided remedy.
Reported injuries at the time of the recall 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.
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought Gigglescape™ Under the Sea Popping Toy, compare it against the product description and identifying codes before using it.
The official recall notice states: “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.”
About this recall
This recall applies to products sold in the United States. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public CPSC data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the CPSC or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Who this recall affects
This recall matters to anyone who bought Gigglescape™ Under the Sea Popping Toy. Even if you feel fine, it's worth checking what you have on hand rather than assuming you were missed.
What fall or tip-over hazard actually means
A fall or tip-over hazard means the product can become unstable and tip, drop, or collapse, which can injure the user or nearby children. These recalls are common for furniture, seating, and baby products. Consumers are advised to stop using the product and follow the provided remedy.
In this case, the concern applies specifically to Gigglescape™ Under the Sea Popping Toy from Target, of Minneapolis, Minnesota — not to the wider category of products. Similar items from other brands aren't part of this recall.
How to check whether you have it
On most consumer products, the model and serial number appear on a rating label — usually on the underside, the back panel, inside a battery compartment, or on a sewn-in tag for textiles and children's products. Check the original box if you still have it.
Compare what you find against the product details listed above. If the codes don't match, your item isn't part of this recall.
What to do if you already bought it
Stop using the product now and keep it away from children and pets until it's dealt with.
Follow the remedy in the official notice — typically a free repair kit, replacement, or refund from Target, of Minneapolis, Minnesota. You usually do not need a receipt.
Don't resell or donate a recalled product, and don't assume a second-hand version is safe — recalled items circulate for years on resale sites.
Full recall details
- Date reported
- July 2, 2026
- Recall started
- July 2, 2026
What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was Gigglescape™ Under the Sea Popping Toy recalled?+
According to the CPSC: The clear plastic dome can detach from the blue plastic base, making the small plastic balls insi…
How serious is this recall?+
Consumer product recall. A fall or tip-over hazard means the product can become unstable and tip, drop, or collapse, which can injure the user or nearby children. These recalls are common for furniture, seating, and baby products. Consumers are advised to stop using the product and follow the provided remedy.
What should I do if I have Gigglescape™ Under the Sea Popping Toy?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) data for this recall.
Recall number: CPSC-10847. Information last synced from the FDA on August 20, 2026.
