Toy Recall & Safety Watch: Oct. 19-26, 2026

Halloween week brought two U.S. recalls of light-up toys whose button batteries children can get to easily, a recall of a convertible high chair sold at Walmart and Target, and a federal warning about water-bead squishy toys whose distributor has not offered a remedy. In Canada, Health Canada recalled baby nests and loungers, two "balloon blowing" toy kits made with solvents, and a child bicycle seat. Every item below comes from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) or Health Canada, and each agency's instructions are quoted exactly as published. We checked both agencies' recall lists on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026.

United States (CPSC)

1. CIYTI Light-Up Princess Costumes (CPSC recall 27-038, Oct. 22, 2026)

• Units: About 94
• Hazard (CPSC): "The costumes violate the mandatory safety standard for toys because the button cell batteries can be accessed easily by children, posing a deadly ingestion hazard."
• Sold: Online at Amazon from February 2025 through June 2025 for between $21 and $35.
• How to identify it: A blue dress with a light-up crown and wand, plus a remote control. The crowns, scepters and remote controls contain button batteries. There are no markings on the product. The package has "CIYTI" on the front. CPSC lists no model number, UPC or ASIN.
• Remedy (quoted from CPSC): "Consumers should take the princess costumes away from children immediately, stop using them and contact FoShanShiNanHaiQuNuoAiTongZhuangShangHang for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to write "RECALLED" with permanent marker on the dress, crown, wand, and remote, then throw away the toys and submit a photo of the disposed toys to [the email address listed on the CPSC notice]. Note: Button cell batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures."
• Injuries: None reported.
• Firm: FoShanShiNanHaiQuNuoAiTongZhuangShangHang, of China.
• Read the CPSC recall notice

2. Bamamon LED Projecting Finger Light Toys (CPSC recall 27-042, Oct. 22, 2026)

• Units: About 6,533
• Hazard (CPSC): "The recalled finger lights violate the mandatory standard for toys because they contain button cell batteries and the compartments that hold the batteries can be easily accessed by children, posing a deadly ingestion hazard to children."
• Sold: Amazon.com from March 2025 through August 2026 for about $13 to $14.
• How to identify it: Each finger light contains three button cell batteries. They come 32 to a box in red, orange, blue, black, purple, clear, green and yellow, and project eight space-themed patterns such as astronauts, rockets, a UFO, a galaxy and solar systems, which are printed on labels on the front of the package. CPSC lists no model number, UPC or ASIN.
• Remedy (quoted from CPSC): "Consumers should stop using the toys immediately and contact Bamamon. Consumers will be asked to email a photograph showing the product being properly disposed of in the trash to [the email address listed on the CPSC notice]. Note: Button cell batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures." CPSC lists the remedy type as a refund.
• Injuries: None reported.
• Firm: Shenzhen Maiduoduo Trading Technology Co., Ltd., dba Bamamon, of China.
• Read the CPSC recall notice

3. Costway Convertible High Chairs (CPSC recall 27-040, Oct. 22, 2026)

• Units: About 3,332
• Hazard (CPSC): "The convertible high chairs violate the mandatory safety standard for high chairs because they do not contain a passive restraint system and a child can slip through the opening between the feeding tray and seat and become entrapped or fall, posing a risk of serious injury or death."
• Sold: Walmart and Target stores nationwide and online at Costway.com from May 2023 through July 2026 for between $84 and $100.
• How to identify it: High chairs that convert into a table and chair set, in purple and white, red and white, blue and white, and brown and white. CPSC says there is no tracking information on the products, and it lists no model number or UPC.
• Remedy (quoted from CPSC): "Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled high chairs and contact Costway for a free replacement high chair. Consumers will be asked to provide a receipt or a photo of the product and will receive a prepaid label to return the recalled product to Costway. Upon receipt of the recalled product, Costway will ship a replacement high chair free of charge."
• Consumer contact (per CPSC): Costway toll-free at 844-242-1885 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at costway.com (click "Recall" at the bottom of the page).
• Injuries: None reported.
• Firm: Goplus Corporation, dba Costway, of Fontana, California.
• Read the CPSC recall notice

4. CPSC Warning: Kaizou Group Rainbow Mystery Squishy Bun and Squeezy Dumpling Toys (warning 27-035, Oct. 22, 2026)

This is a CPSC product safety warning, not a company recall. CPSC says it issued a Notice of Violation to the distributor, Kaizou Group Inc., of Pico Rivera, California, and that Kaizou Group "has been unresponsive to CPSC's request to recall these squishy toys or offer a remedy to consumers."

• Units: CPSC does not give a number.
• Hazard (CPSC): "The toys violate the mandatory safety standard for toys containing water beads, posing deadly ingestion, choking, and obstruction hazards."
• Sold: The Rainbow Mystery Squishy Buns were sold at Easy Wholesale, of San Jose, California, for between $2.50 and $4.00. The Squeezy Dumpling toys were sold at a flea market in Galt, California. CPSC gives no sale dates.
• How to identify them: Both are translucent, have a cartoon face and come in a tan plastic container shaped like a bamboo steamer. The squishy buns contain glitter and water beads, and the removable package label reads "Rainbow MYSTERY" and "ONE SET SUGAR EDITION." The squeezy dumplings contain multicolor water beads, and the label reads "SQUEEZY DUMPLINGS." There are no markings on the toys other than the cartoon face.
• What CPSC says to do (quoted): "CPSC urges consumers to stop using the toys immediately and dispose of them. Do not sell or give away these hazardous products."
• Injuries: None reported.
• Read the CPSC warning

CPSC posted no other children's product recalls or warnings between Oct. 19 and Oct. 26, 2026. Its other Oct. 22 notices (patio heaters, light fixtures, pressure washers and adult bed rails) are not children's products.

Canada (Health Canada)

The four recalls below were issued in Canada. We found no matching CPSC recall in the U.S. as of Oct. 26, 2026. Health Canada notes that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.

5. Simmons Kozy and Nido Baby Nests/Loungers (Health Canada RA-82829, Oct. 22, 2026)

• Units: 25,088 sold in Canada, as reported by the company
• Hazard (Health Canada): "Health Canada has determined that the baby nests and baby loungers do not meet the Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations in Canada, creating the potential for fall hazards."
• Sold: In Canada from January 2022 to September 2026. Health Canada names no retailers. Importer: Jasztex Fibers Inc. DBA Jupiter Industries, of Mississauga, Ontario. Made in China.
• How to identify it: The model number is on the warning label on the product, and the UPC is on the packaging.
  • Kozy, model 59900, Grey, UPC 7 74021 59900 2
  • Kozy, model 59902, Taupe, UPC 7 74021 59902 6
  • Nido, model 59950, Ivory, UPC 7 74021 59950 7
  • Nido, model 59955, Taupe, UPC 7 74021 59955 2
  • Nido, model 59960, Coconut Milk, UPC 7 74021 59960 6
  • Nido, model 59965, Moonbeam, UPC 7 74021 59965 1
• Remedy (quoted from Health Canada): "Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and safely dispose of it in such a way that it cannot be used again." Health Canada names no refund or replacement.
• Consumer contact (per Health Canada): Jupiter Industries at 1-800-465-5795, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday.
• Incidents: As of Oct. 19, 2026, the company had received no reports of incident or injury in Canada.
• Health Canada's reminder, quoted: "the safest place for a baby to sleep is on their back on a firm, flat surface intended for sleep."
• Read the Health Canada recall notice

6. Plastic Balloons Balloon Blowing Kit (Health Canada RA-82853, Oct. 26, 2026)

• Units: 17 sold in Canada, as reported by the company
• Hazard (Health Canada): "Children's balloon blowing kits containing solvents are banned in Canada." Health Canada says blowing the balloons exposes a child to the vapours of any solvents present, and it describes the symptoms that extended or prolonged exposure can cause on its notice.
• Sold: On Amazon.ca from August 2026 to October 2026. Importer: Solutions Exfal Inc. DBA Chics-Chocs Distribution, of Mont-Royal, Quebec. Manufacturer: JEFFCHENTOY CO., LTD. / WORTH FOR & BROS. CORP, of Taipei, Taiwan.
• How to identify it: Packs of 12 tubes with straws, sold on Amazon.ca under ASIN B0BV8B1HD3.
• Remedy (quoted from Health Canada): "Immediately stop using the recalled product and dispose of it according to municipal hazardous waste guidelines."
• Consumer contact (per Health Canada): Solutions Exfal Inc. at 1-514-229-2108, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday to Friday.
• Incidents: As of Oct. 19, 2026, the company had received no reports of incident or injury in Canada.
• Read the Health Canada recall notice

7. Magic Balloon Balloon Blowing Kits (Health Canada RA-82847, Oct. 26, 2026)

• Units: 8 sold in Canada, as reported by the company
• Hazard (Health Canada): "Children's balloon blowing kits containing solvents are banned in Canada." The same vapour-inhalation concern applies.
• Sold: On the Shein Canada website from June 2026 to October 2026. Importer: SHEIN Canada, of Toronto, Ontario. Manufacturer: Yiwu Wanyi E-commerce Firm, of Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province, China.
• How to identify it: Kits in 4 different colours, sold in packs of 1, 5, 10 and 30 pieces. The tubes and straws are about 7.5 centimetres (3 inches) long. Health Canada lists no model number or UPC.
• Remedy (quoted from Health Canada): "Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and dispose of it according to municipal hazardous waste guidelines."
• Consumer contact (per Health Canada): SHEIN Canada at 1-888-971-5568, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT, Monday to Friday.
• Incidents: As of Oct. 21, 2026, the company had received zero reports of incident and no reports of injury in Canada.
• Read the Health Canada recall notice

8. Hamax Buddy Child Bicycle Seat (Health Canada RA-82849, Oct. 26, 2026)

• Units: 3,218 sold in Canada, as reported by the company
• Hazard (Health Canada): "The harness strap label of the child bicycle seat may detach, posing a choking hazard if a child puts the detached label in their mouth."
• Sold: In Canada from January 2022 to August 2026. Distributor: Décathlon Canada Inc., of Montréal, Quebec. Manufacturer: Hamax AS, of Norway, where the seat is made.
• How to identify it: A child bicycle seat for bicycles that do not have a rear luggage rack, which allows installation on certain mountain and hybrid bicycles. Reference numbers 4091054 and 8591602.
• Remedy (quoted from Health Canada): "Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and completely remove the textile label from the harness strap by cutting it off and pulling it out to eliminate the identified choking hazard. Once the label has been completely removed, the child bicycle seat can continue to be used as intended."
• Consumer contact (per Health Canada): Décathlon Canada Inc. at 1-844-533-3322, Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Incidents: As of Oct. 20, 2026, the company had received no reports of incident or injury in Canada.
• Read the Health Canada recall notice

How to check a product yourself

Search the CPSC's list at cpsc.gov/Recalls and Health Canada's database at recalls-rappels.canada.ca by brand or product name. Many of this week's products have no model number, so compare the photos and package wording on each agency notice. U.S. families can report a safety incident to CPSC at SaferProducts.gov. Spotted an error or a recall we missed? Write to [email protected].

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