Toy Surprise Eggs Recalled Nationwide for Toxic Lead

The importer, In Motion Design Inc. of Paramount, California, said the products were manufactured in China.
Published: 10/3/2025, 2:19:17 PM EDT
In Motion Design is recalling about 98,350 Evermore Surprise Eggs after federal regulators found that a toy airplane hidden inside the product contains dangerous levels of lead, posing a serious health risk to children.

The recall was announced on Oct. 2 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The tens of thousands of Surprise Eggs were sold nationwide earlier this year. The gold-colored eggs, wrapped in yellow, pink, or green foil, contain seven small toys, including the airplane linked to the safety violation.

The agency stated that testing revealed the airplane far exceeded the federal lead content ban. “Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues,” the recall notice stated. Consumers are urged to stop using the eggs and toys immediately.

No injuries or illnesses have been reported, according to the CPSC.

In Motion Design is offering refunds to customers who destroy the airplane toy and provide proof to the company.

“Consumers should destroy the toy airplane, send a photo of the destroyed airplane to [email protected], and then dispose of the airplane in accordance with local and state laws,” states the recall notice.

The Surprise Eggs were sold for around $10 each between March and April 2025 at 7-Eleven, Horizon, Speedway, and Murphy stores nationwide. The importer, In Motion Design Inc. of Paramount, California, said the products were manufactured in China.

Lead exposure is especially harmful to children under six. Lead can damage a child’s brain, slow development, and cause learning and behavior problems that may last into adulthood. Because symptoms are often invisible, many children show no immediate signs of lead poisoning.

Health officials state that there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. The toxic metal, once widely used in paint and gasoline, has been banned from consumer products.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a blood lead test is the best way to determine if a child has been exposed to lead. “Parents can talk to their healthcare provider to find out if a blood lead test is needed,” adding that healthcare providers can recommend follow-up actions.
According to its website, the company that imported the toy is based in California and was created in 2007, evolving “from a 20-year-old greeting card company to a business focused on developing, designing, and creating consumer goods for convenience stores, supermarkets, and department and hardware stores.” NTD has reached out to In Motion Design for comment.