Primark recalls water balloon pumps because they can burst during use and cause injuries
The pumps can build up too much pressure and rupture, which can hurt the person using one or people nearby, and there have been reports of cuts to users' hands and fingers.
What to do
Stop using the recalled water balloon pumps right away. Return them to a Primark store for a full refund in the original form of payment.
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Recall details
- Product
- Primark Water Balloon Pump
- Hazard
- The water balloon pump can generate excessive pressure during use, causing the product to rupture, posing a risk of physical injury to the user or bystanders.
- Injuries
- The firm has received two reports in the United States (and nine reports internationally) of the water balloon pumps rupturing, resulting in two reports of cuts on users' hands and fingers in the United States (and nine reports of cuts internationally).
- Units
- About 3,170
- Where sold
- Sold at Primark stores in the northeast and in Florida, Maryland and Illinois from March 2023 through July 2023 for about $6.
- Remedy
- Refund
- Notice last updated
- December 4, 2025
- Recall date
- December 4, 2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from CPSC.
Primark US Recalls Primark Water Balloon Pumps Due to Injury Hazard
- Description
- This recall involves Primark Water Balloon Pumps, which were sold in blue and pink. The pumps are shaped like a water bottle with a spray head. The product code 5252801 is printed on the price tag located on the back of the water balloon pump bottle.
- Hazard
- The water balloon pump can generate excessive pressure during use, causing the product to rupture, posing a risk of physical injury to the user or bystanders.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water balloon pumps and return them to a Primark store for a full refund in the form of the original payment. Remedy options: Refund.
- Injuries
- The firm has received two reports in the United States (and nine reports internationally) of the water balloon pumps rupturing, resulting in two reports of cuts on users' hands and fingers in the United States (and nine reports of cuts internationally).
- Number of units
- About 3,170
- Sold at
- Sold at Primark stores in the northeast and in Florida, Maryland and Illinois from March 2023 through July 2023 for about $6.
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