Spin Master Recalls Aqua Dots – Children Became Unconscious After Swallowing Beads

[Veronica]

Spin Master Recalls Aqua Dots – Children Became Unconscious After Swallowing Beads
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Aqua Dots

Units: About 4.2 million

Distributor: Spin Master, of Toronto, Canada

Hazard: The coating on the beads that causes the beads to stick to each other when water is added contains a chemical that can turn toxic when many are ingested. Children who swallow the beads can become comatose, develop respiratory depression, or have seizures.

Incidents/Injuries: CPSC has received two reports over the past several days of children swallowing Aqua Dots. A 20-month-old child swallowed several dozen beads. He became dizzy and vomited several times before slipping into a comatose state for a period of time, was hospitalized, and has since fully recovered. A second child also vomited and slipped into a comatose state and was hospitalized for five days.

Description: The recalled toy is a craft kit which allows children to create various multi-dimensional designs using small colored beads. The beads fuse together when sprayed with water. The recall applies to all models of Aqua Dots. The product is available in various different kits with accessories such as a drying fan, applicator pen, design templates for the beads, and spray bottle. The product is labeled for ages 4+.

Sold at: Mass merchandisers nationwide from April 2007 through November 2007 for between $17 and $30.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Spin Master to return for free replacement beads or a toy of equal value.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Spin Master at (800) 622-8339 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

[ignite]

The chemical in it metabolizes into the date rape drug, GHB. (Greivous Bodily Harm)

[liljj07]

Well took that off my shopping list... I was going to buy it for one of the kids i baby sit then her mom bought it then the recall the next day.... well it looked fun gues it's FLOAM now....

[Destiny]

Wow... this was on the top of my sons christmas list, my kids are old enough to know not to put things in their mouths.. but we have cats and I have 3 nephews under 3 yrs old

[ignite]

On that note, i found this: http://www.wisebread.com/in-search-o...d-everyday-use

[awaite]

what the hell is wrong with these toy makers ....I'm starting to get pissed ....there has been to many recalls it's depressing, my daughter already had to get rid of her polly pockets

[liljj07]

I know awaite it sucks and this just makes the holiday shopping harder