Dangerous Holiday Recalls: Thousands of Kids’ Toys and Products Pulled for Choking, Fire, and Death Risks

National Safety Alerts for Toys, Crib Bumpers, Tablets, and Water Bottles Prompt Legal Action Ahead of Christmas Shopping Season

As families prepare for the holidays, recent federal safety recalls have raised alarming concerns about the hidden dangers in popular children’s products. From toys sold on Amazon and Shein to baby bedding and water bottles, thousands of units have been pulled from shelves and websites following serious safety violations. These products were widely available throughout 2025, with some being actively purchased as gifts for young children in the final months of the year.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a series of recalls on December 4, flagging products that pose choking hazards, fire risks, and life-threatening ingestion dangers from magnets and button batteries. So far, the defective items have impacted families across the country, with some products already linked to hundreds of complaints.

Understanding the scope of these recalls is essential for parents and guardians—and for those already harmed, legal options may be available.

HydroJug Children’s Sport Tumblers Recalled for Choking Hazards

HydroJug recalled approximately 17,000 of its 14-ounce Children’s Sport Tumblers due to the risk of small parts detaching and creating a choking hazard. These popular water bottles, sold in playful patterns like Dinosaur, Cowgirl, and Bows, include rivets on the handle that have come loose in over 650 reported cases. Although no injuries have yet been reported, the failure rate is alarming given the product’s target audience—young children.

The recalled bottles were sold for about $25 from May through June 2025 at multiple major retailers, including Amazon, Academy Sports, Scheels, and Hydrojug.com. Affected units may include serial number 235010 or no serial number, found under the rubber boot.

Parents are urged to stop using the product immediately. HydroJug is offering replacement lids at no cost but requires proof that the defective part has been marked “recalled” and discarded.

KTEBO Writing Tablet Toys Pose Deadly Button Battery Risk

KTEBO-brand writing tablets marketed for children have been recalled after the discovery of a dangerous battery compartment design. These tablets, sold in sets of two in vibrant colors and sizes, fail to meet mandatory toy safety standards. The screw mechanism on the battery compartment can come loose, allowing children to access and potentially ingest button batteries, a risk that has long been known to cause severe internal burns, organ damage, or death.

Roughly 10,380 units sold from September to October 2025 on Amazon are affected. Though inexpensive (retailing between $8 and $30), these toys pose a disproportionately high risk, especially to toddlers and children under five.

To obtain a replacement, customers must photograph the back of the tablets with the word “RECALLED” written clearly and send the image to the recall email provided by KTEBO.

CreateOn Crayola-Branded pip-Cubes Recalled for Magnetic Ingestion Risk

CreateOn has recalled nearly 9,400 sets of its magnetic pip-Cubes sold under the Crayola brand due to a serious risk of injury or death. These colorful building blocks contain high-powered magnets that can detach and become loose. If two or more magnets are swallowed, they can attract inside the intestines, leading to twisting, blockages, or perforations that may require emergency surgery or cause death.

The recalled items include both Bold Colors and Glitter sets in 24- and 27-cube packages. These products were sold online through Amazon and Michaels and in physical retail locations from May through July 2025.

Consumers should immediately remove these cubes from children’s reach. CreateOn is offering free replacements and will provide prepaid return labels once a product return is initiated.

Cubimana Building Toy Sets Sold by Shein Recalled for Battery Safety Violations

Shein, known primarily for fast fashion, also sells toys and one of its best-selling building sets has now been pulled for a serious safety violation. About 40 Cubimana Treehouse Building Toy Sets sold between July and October 2025 were found to have inaccessible but poorly secured button cell batteries. The battery compartment in these toys is easily opened by children, violating federal safety regulations designed to prevent accidental ingestion.

Each set includes over 600 colorful pieces that build a three-tier treehouse with LED lighting. The battery design puts curious toddlers at high risk for swallowing the batteries, which can burn through tissues within hours.

Parents are instructed to immediately discard the LED lighting piece with the battery and submit a photo to the manufacturer’s email to receive a full refund.

Montessori Stacking Toys Under Federal Warning

Although not yet recalled, the CPSC issued an urgent public safety warning regarding the TooyBing Montessori Wooden Bead Stacking Toy, which has been sold online at Shein and other retailers. The toy includes small wooden parts that violate federal restrictions for use by children under three. The parts are small enough to be swallowed, creating a choking hazard that can result in airway blockage or fatal suffocation.

The toys consist of multicolored beads, lace-tipped sticks, and peg boards. They were available for sale online from July to September 2025 for around $20.

While an official recall has not been finalized, consumers are advised to dispose of the product immediately and monitor children who may have had access to it.

Little Pea Shop Crib Bumpers Violate Federal Safe Sleep Standards

About 300 crib bumpers sold by Little Pea Shop have been recalled for violating the Safe Sleep for Babies Act, which bans the sale of padded bumpers in the U.S. These products, sold under the names “Waffle Bedding Accessory” and “Plush Crib Bumper,” are designed to line the inside of a crib and can restrict airflow, leading to a suffocation hazard.

Despite efforts to educate the public on safe sleep environments, many crib bumpers continue to be sold by online retailers. These bumpers were marketed in soft, pastel colors and cute designs with animal themes, making them attractive to parents and dangerous for infants.

The recalled bumpers were sold from October 2023 through October 2025 for $30 to $80. Customers are required to cut the padding and email proof of destruction to receive a full refund.

Legal Options for Families Harmed by Recalled Kids’ Products

When companies fail to design or manufacture safe children’s products, families may be entitled to financial compensation. Legal action may be appropriate in cases involving:

• Serious injury or death caused by recalled toys or baby products.
• Battery ingestion leading to emergency surgery or permanent health damage.
• Choking incidents or suffocation due to unsafe design.
• Psychological trauma, medical bills, and parental loss of income due to injury.

Product liability claims may include allegations of design defect, failure to warn, or manufacturing error. In many cases, national retailers and manufacturers can be held accountable for distributing unsafe products to the public—especially when those products are aimed at vulnerable groups like infants and toddlers.

Children’s Product Recalls and Lawsuit FAQs

What kinds of injuries can result from recalled toys and baby products?

Injuries can include choking, internal burns from battery ingestion, suffocation, gastrointestinal perforation from magnets, and trauma from falling parts. Some of these injuries may require surgery, and others can lead to death, especially in infants and small children.

What if I purchased a recalled product but my child wasn’t injured?

You may still be entitled to a refund or replacement from the manufacturer. However, if your child used the product and experienced emotional trauma or a near-miss injury, legal action may still be appropriate.

How do I know if a product I bought is affected?

Check the product’s serial number, UPC code, or brand markings and compare them with the CPSC recall notice. These are often found on the bottom of the product or on the packaging. Retailers like Amazon, Shein, and Michaels are required to cooperate in the recall process.

What are the steps to report an injury?

File a report with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission at SaferProducts.gov and consult with a product liability attorney. Keep all packaging, receipts, and documentation of the product and your child’s injuries.

Is it too late to file a lawsuit if the injury happened months ago?

Product liability lawsuits are subject to statutes of limitations, which vary by state. In many cases, you still have time to file a claim if the injury occurred within the past two years. An attorney can help determine if your case qualifies.

Who can be held responsible in these cases?

Manufacturers, designers, distributors, and retailers may all be held liable for defective or dangerous children’s products. This includes major platforms such as Amazon and Shein, depending on the circumstances of the sale.

Contact Parker Waichman LLP For A Free Case Review

If your child was injured by a recalled toy, crib bumper, or other product, you have a right to demand accountability. Parker Waichman LLP is a national law firm representing families in cases involving dangerous children’s products and product liability claims. We are reviewing cases now for children harmed by HydroJug tumblers, KTEBO tablets, magnetic building sets, and other recalled items.

Call 1-800-YOUR-LAWYER (1-800-968-7529) now for a free, confidential consultation. We’ll explain your legal options, help you understand the next steps, and pursue the compensation your family deserves. Regardless of your location or where your injury occurred, our nationwide product injury law firm is ready to assist you.