Pimple Popping Squishes containing needles sold via Fruugo
- Affected
- Squishy toys with ‘pimples’ sold with syringes or needles.
- The problem
- The toy was supplied with a needle or syringe with a sharp point that could puncture the skin and presents a risk of injury.
- What to do
- Consumers should stop using the product immediately. Do not handle the needle. Place the needle in a puncture-resistant container and secure the lid to prevent the needle from protruding or causing injury and ensure it is kept out of reach of children until it can be disposed of safely.
Product information
| Type | Toys – Sensory Toys |
|---|---|
| Fruugo listing names | ‘16cm Refillable Stress Relief Pimple Popping Sensory Fidget Toy for Relaxation’ and ‘16cm Refillable Stress Relief Pimple Popping Sensory Fidget Toy for Relaxation- fruugo’ |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product Description | Squishy toys with ‘pimples’ sold with syringes or needles. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to product images and PDF |
Hazard
The toy was supplied with a needle or syringe with a sharp point that could puncture the skin and presents a risk of injury.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys Safety Regulations 2011.
Corrective action
The listings have been removed by the online marketplace (Fruugo).
Consumers should stop using the product immediately. Do not handle the needle. Place the needle in a puncture-resistant container and secure the lid to prevent the needle from protruding or causing injury and ensure it is kept out of reach of children until it can be disposed of safely.
Access your local authority’s website, or contact your local authority, for guidance on the safe disposal of sharps in your area. Your local pharmacy or GP surgery may accept sharps for disposal; however, availability may vary, so please check in advance.
It is important these needles are disposed of safely and appropriately, and treated as a sharp, to reduce the risk of injury and potential infection.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2610-0037
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 8 October 2026. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.