Gigglescape™ Under the Sea Popping Toy

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.