The Gigglescape™ Under the Sea Popping Toy was recalled in 2026 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over 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.. If you own this product, you may be entitled to a free repair, replacement, or refund — here's exactly what to do.
What was recalled
- Gigglescape™ Under the Sea Popping Toy — Units: About 49,000
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.
The hazard
The CPSC flagged the following risk:
- 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 to do if you own this product
The recall remedy:
- 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.
Consumer contact: 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.
Official CPSC recall notice: Read the full recall on CPSC.gov.
Keep your proof of purchase — most recall remedies require it. If you can't find your receipt, here's how to handle a claim without one.
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How do I know if my Gigglescape™ Under the Sea Popping Toy is part of the recall?
Check the model number and purchase date against the affected units listed above, and confirm on the official CPSC notice. If it matches, you're covered by the remedy.
Does a recall mean a free replacement?
Often yes. Recall remedies are typically a free repair, replacement, or refund — you generally don't pay, even if the product is out of warranty. Recall rights are separate from the manufacturer's warranty.
What if I already got rid of the receipt?
Many recall remedies still work with a photo of the product, the model/serial number, or a card statement. Here's how to prove a purchase without the original receipt.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CoverKeep is not affiliated with the CPSC or any manufacturer. Always confirm details on the official recall notice.