Gigglescape™ Under the Sea Popping Toy Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 04, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

Recall Summary
This recall involves the Gigglescape Under the Sea Popping Toy. The recalled toy consists of a clear plastic dome attached to a blue plastic base shaped like a whale. Colored balls are contained inside the dome, and they pop up when a child pushes an external plunger located at the top of the dome. The recalled toys have the Gigglescape brand printed on the front of the package and imprinted on the bottom of the blue plastic base. The recall was published on July 2, 2026, and last updated on July 3, 2026. The recall number is 26598.

Affected Products
The affected product is the Gigglescape™ Under the Sea Popping Toy. Approximately 49,000 units are included in this recall. The product was sold at Target stores nationwide from August 2025 through January 2026 for about $10. The product was manufactured in China. The importer is Target, of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Specific model numbers, UPCs, or lot codes are not specified in the recall notice.

Hazard Information
The hazard identified in the recall notice is that the clear plastic dome can detach from the blue plastic base. When the dome detaches, the small plastic balls inside the toy become accessible to children, posing a choking hazard. The recall notice states that Target is aware of nine reports of the dome detaching, allowing access to the plastic balls. Among these reports, there is one report of a child that began to choke. No other injuries or incidents are specified in the recall notice.

Consumer Action Required
Consumers should stop using the recalled toy immediately. Consumers should then return the recalled toy to any Target store for a full refund. Alternatively, consumers may contact Target to receive a prepaid return label to return the Gigglescape Under the Sea Popping Toy by mail. No other consumer actions are specified in the recall notice.

Official Remedy
The official remedy for this recall is a full refund. Consumers who return the recalled toy to a Target store will receive a full refund. Consumers who choose to return the toy by mail using a prepaid return label provided by Target will also receive a full refund. No other remedy options, such as replacement or repair, are specified in the recall notice.

Contact Information
Consumers may contact Target toll-free at 800-591-3869 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily. Consumers may also visit Target’s website at https://help.target.com/help/ or https://www.target.com/ and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information. No other contact methods are specified in the recall notice.

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