Product Recall: Aqua Dots
November 8, 2007 by Maricar
Filed under Product News and Reviews, Product Recalls, Safety at Home
An important recall has been announced today! Aqua Dots, which appeared to be one of the season’s hottest toys, have been recalled due to a serious health risk. If ingested, the beads are converted into gamma hydroxy butyrate (GHB), otherwise known as the date-rape drug. It could cause unconsciousness, seizures, drowsiness, coma and even death in children. If you have any of these beads/toys, get rid of them immediately!
Following is the information from the CPSC:
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, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.aquadotsrecall.com
Tags: Aqua Dots, toy recall, product recall
Yikes! Thanks for the update on this. I heard it on the news this morning while driving, and almost swerved off the road with outrage!
Walmart still has these on the shelf and did not know about the recall. So WATCH OUT!
Please help spread the word. This is a popular toy, and the possible consequences of ingestion are very serious.
I am just sick to think that I almost gave my grand-daughter a gift for Christmas that had the potential of hurting her. Something needs to be done to make the toy companies more responsible with the items that they make available for the consumers.
what do i do about recalled product.
Toys Toys Toys were we purchased the product
doesnot offer exchange or refund the toys were
purchased as christmas gifts and are unopened.
Toys TOYS toys # 416-6356942
# 416-407-1655
# 416-979-1121 store location.
Hi Ted, you can contact Spin Master at (800) 622-8339 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for information on what you can do.