Hasbro Recalls Super Soaker XP 20 and XP 30 Water Blasters Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Sold Exclusively at Target
CPSC recall 20168. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The decorative sticker on the water tank of the water blaster toys contain levels of lead in the ink that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Hasbro Inc. for instructions on how to return the product and receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to unscrew the tank from the blaster and return the tank to the manufacturer using a postage prepaid label, for a full refund.
CPSC recall 20168 has the recall date 19 Aug 2020. The notice names the firm Hasbro. The recall has about 52,900 units. The median CPSC recall of 2020 has 6,100 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Lead or chemical.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 52,900 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves the Super Soaker XP20 (E6286) which is a green and orange hand-held water blaster, and the XP 30 (E6289) which is an orange and blue hand-held water blaster. "Nerf Super Soaker" and the model number are printed on the sticker on the side of the water blaster. |
| Product | Super Soaker XP 20 and Super Soaker XP 30, About 52,900 |
| Sold at | Target from March 2020 to July 2020 for about $8 (XP 20) and $13 (XP 30). |
| Manufacturer | Hasbro, Inc |
| Importer | Hasbro, Inc |
| Made in | India |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 52,900Median of 2020: 6,100
- CPSC recalls of 2020
- 257
- Recalls of 2020 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls on the register that name Hasbro
- 11
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2008 | Hasbro Inc. Recalls to Repair Nerf Blasters; Child's Skin Can Get Caught in Plunger of the Toy |
| 9 Sep 2004 | CPSC, Hasbro Inc. Announce Recall of Monster Rockets |
| 30 Jan 2004 | CPSC, Hasbro Inc. Announce Recall of NERF® Big Play Football™ |
| 8 Jul 1999 | Spillproof Cup Lids Recalled by Playskool |
| 24 Jun 1999 | Star Wars Lightsaber Recalled by Hasbro |
| 29 Jan 1997 | Soft Walkin' Wheels Toy Vehicles Recall by Tonka |
| 24 Apr 1993 | Playskool Inc. Announces Recall Of Its Playskool Teddy Bear |
| 16 Sep 1991 | Playskool Recalls Sesame Street And Happy Face Animal Pacifiers |
| 3 Apr 1990 | Hasbro, Inc. Recalls "Love A Bye Baby" |
| 26 Jun 1989 | Color In Contrast Busy Box Recalled by Playskool |
Official channels
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 20168. https://recallregister.com/product/8881-hasbro-recalls-super-soaker-xp-20-and-xp-30-water-blasters-due-to-viol/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 20168 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Target from March 2020 to July 2020 for about $8 (XP 20) and $13 (XP 30).
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 20168?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 20168?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 52,900