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Squishy toy injuries trigger safety warnings and lawsuits, report says
Reports of exploding squishy toys and burn hazards have sparked legal action and regulatory enforcement, according to Business Insider.
The short version
- Sensory squishy toys are causing burn injuries and ruptures after exposure to heat or during play.[Business Insider]
- America's Poison Centers received over 5,750 reports on squishy toys in the first half of 2026 alone.[Business Insider]
- The toy manufacturer Schylling faces two lawsuits over claims its NeeDoh products exploded and burned users.[Business Insider]
- Federal safety regulators issued burn hazard warnings and intercepted over 640,000 non-compliant toy imports this year.[Business Insider]
Key facts
- America's Poison Centers received over half of its 11,500 total squishy toy reports since 2024 during the first six months of 2026.[Business Insider]
- Schylling was sued twice in July 2026 over alleged severe burn injuries from exploding NeeDoh squishy toys.[Business Insider]
- The CPSC issued guidance in August 2026 warning consumers of serious burn hazards caused by heating squishy toys.[Business Insider]
- U.S. Customs and the CPSC intercepted 96 shipments comprising more than 640,000 regulatory-violating squishy toys in 2026.[Business Insider]
What remains uncertain
- It is uncertain how many total severe injuries have resulted from squishy toy ruptures across all manufacturers.[Business Insider]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
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