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Water Balloon Pumper Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Primark Water Balloon Pumps have been recalled because the pumps can generate excessive pressure during use, causing the product to rupture and posing a risk of physical injury to users and bystanders. Families who purchased these seasonal toy pumps may be eligible to pursue a Water Balloon Pumper Recall Lawsuit if they experienced ruptures, cuts, or other related harms.

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Table of contents
  1. Latest Primark Water Balloon Pump Recall Updates
  2. December 4, 2025: CPSC Announces Recall 26-124
  3. Which Water Balloon Pumper Products Are Affected?
  4. Why Was the Water Balloon Pumper Recalled?
  5. Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
  6. What Should Consumers Do?
  7. Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions
  8. Legal Options
  9. Frequently Asked Questions
  10. Is There a Lawsuit Against Primark over the Water Balloon Pumper Recall?
  11. Was the Primark Water Balloon Pump Recalled Outside the United States?
  12. What Should I Do If My Child Was Hurt by a Primark Water Balloon Pump?
  13. Who Made the Recalled Primark Water Balloon Pump?
  14. Is the Get Set Play Jumbo Balloon Pumper Part of the Primark Recall?
  15. How Can I Contact the CPSC About This Recall?
  16. References
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled the Primark Water Balloon Pump on December 4, 2025. Primark sold about 3,170 of these pumps in the United States, in blue and pink. The pump can rupture during use and injure the user or a bystander standing nearby. Anyone who has one of these pumps should stop using it right away and watch for signs of damage. Two U.S. owners reported cuts to their hands or fingers after a pump ruptured, and nine more reports came from other countries. No deaths were reported. The recall remains open, and Primark accepts returns for a full refund.
Recall at a glance
  • Action type: Recall
  • Announcement and initiation dates: December 4, 2025 (announced and initiated; the notice gives one date)
  • Company and responsible agency: Primark US Corp. and the CPSC
  • Recall or campaign number: 26-124
  • Affected models, lots, UPCs, serial numbers, or VINs: Blue and pink, water-bottle shape with a spray head; product code 5252801 on the back price tag
  • Number of affected units: About 3,170 units in the United States
  • Sold at and sale period: Primark stores in the northeast U.S. and in Florida, Maryland and Illinois, March-July 2023, about $6
  • Hazard: Can generate excessive pressure during use, causing the product to rupture and risking injury to the user or bystanders
  • Reported incidents, injuries, illnesses, and deaths: Two U.S. reports (nine more internationally) of the pump rupturing, causing cuts to hands and fingers; no deaths reported
  • Remedy: Full refund in the original form of payment; stop use and return to any Primark store

Latest Primark Water Balloon Pump Recall Updates

December 4, 2025: CPSC Announces Recall 26-124

The CPSC announced recall 26-124 for the Primark Water Balloon Pump [1]. The recall covers about 3,170 units sold in the United States. The CPSC’s notice told owners to stop using the pump right away and check for product code 5252801 before sending it back to Primark for a refund. Similar reports came from other countries, and no deaths have been reported.

Which Water Balloon Pumper Products Are Affected?

Here is how to tell if your water balloon pumper is part of this recall:
  • Primark Water Balloon Pump, sold in blue and pink
  • Shaped like a water bottle with a spray head
  • Product code 5252801, printed on the price tag on the back
  • Sold at Primark stores in the northeast United States, and in Florida, Maryland, and Illinois
  • Sold from March through July 2023, for about $6
Check the price tag on the back of your pump. If it shows code 5252801, your pump is part of this recall, regardless of its color. Primark sold the pump only during this short window in 2023, so pumps bought at other times are not part of this recall.

Why Was the Water Balloon Pumper Recalled?

The Water Balloon Pumper was recalled because it can build up too much pressure during use and rupture. This defect risks injury to the user or to someone standing nearby. The CPSC determined this risk was serious enough to order the recall, numbered 26-124. Consumers do not need to wait for an injury before returning an affected pump for a full refund from Primark. These pumps were sold at Primark stores for a short period in 2023. That is why the CPSC is asking owners to check their pumps now. CPSC’s notice categorizes this specific defect as an injury-hazard recall.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

The CPSC’s recall notice reports two incidents in the United States linked to the Primark Water Balloon Pump. Both involved the pump rupturing and cutting the user’s hands or fingers. Nine more reports of similar ruptures and cuts were logged in other countries. No deaths have been linked to this hazard. The CPSC counted these reports as of its December 4, 2025 recall announcement. These figures reflect only the reports made to Primark and the CPSC. They are not proof that every rupture happened the same way, and a similar report does not confirm the cause of any one injury.
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What Should Consumers Do?

If you own a Primark Water Balloon Pump, take these steps right away:
  1. Confirm your pump’s code reads 5252801 before returning it.
  2. Stop using the pump immediately, even if it has not ruptured yet.
  3. Return the pump to any Primark store for a full refund in your original payment method.
  4. Contact Primark at 617-946-3236 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time) or through www.primark.com/recall with questions.
  5. Report a dangerous product or a new injury to the CPSC at www.SaferProducts.gov.
  6. File a CPSC Recall Complaint form if Primark does not respond to your refund request.

Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions

Primark also recalled the same Water Balloon Pump in three other countries before the U.S. recall. In the United Kingdom, Primark posted its own recall notice on September 17, 2025 [2]. Ireland’s Competition and Consumer Protection Commission published a recall notice on September 22, 2025 [3]. Primark Austria recalled the pump on October 14, 2025 [4]. All three offered a full refund without requiring a receipt. Being recalled does not automatically make Primark liable or make an injured buyer eligible for compensation. The hand and finger injuries reported after a Primark Water Balloon Pump ruptured may support an individual product-liability review. Anyone hurt by a ruptured pump can have a lawyer look at the facts of their case before deciding whether to pursue one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is There a Lawsuit Against Primark over the Water Balloon Pumper Recall?

No lawsuit, class action, or multidistrict litigation has been filed against Primark over the Water Balloon Pumper recall as of September 28, 2026. Anyone hurt when a pump ruptured can still have a lawyer review the facts of their case.

Was the Primark Water Balloon Pump Recalled Outside the United States?

Yes, the Primark Water Balloon Pump was recalled outside the United States before the U.S. action. The United Kingdom, Ireland, and Austria each issued their own recall notice. Ireland’s notice alone covered about 17,281 units, sold under model number ORIN 991062919.

What Should I Do If My Child Was Hurt by a Primark Water Balloon Pump?

If your child was hurt by a ruptured Primark Water Balloon Pump, keep the pump and its packaging as they are. Photograph any damage or injury, save medical records, and report it at SaferProducts.gov. You can also call CPSC’s Hotline at 800-638-2772 with questions.

Who Made the Recalled Primark Water Balloon Pump?

The recalled Primark Water Balloon Pump was imported by Primark US Corp. of Boston, Massachusetts. The pump itself was manufactured in China before Primark sold it in its U.S. stores.

Is the Get Set Play Jumbo Balloon Pumper Part of the Primark Recall?

No, the Get Set Play Jumbo Balloon Pumper is not part of the Primark recall. It is a different toy from a different maker, recalled separately in the United Kingdom for a similar rupture risk.

How Can I Contact the CPSC About This Recall?

You can contact the CPSC about this recall through its Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 800-638-8270) for general questions. To report a new injury from the pump, use CPSC’s own online form at SaferProducts.gov instead of the Hotline.

References

  1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Primark-US-Recalls-Primark-Water-Balloon-Pumps-Due-to-Injury-Hazard
  2. https://www.wisbechstandard.co.uk/news/25514032.primark-warns-parents-stop-children-playing-toy/
  3. https://www.ccpc.ie/consumers/product_recalls/primark-limited-t-a-penneys-recalls-primark-water-balloon-pump/
  4. https://www.vol.at/product-recall-at-primark-paint-set-and-water-balloon-pump-affected/9734444