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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2007-11-07

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

Is my product affected?

Aqua Dots

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Spin Master has recalled all models of Aqua Dots, a craft kit designed for children ages 4 and up that uses small colored beads to create multi-dimensional designs. The beads fuse together when sprayed with water. The beads have a coating containing a chemical that becomes toxic when many beads are swallowed, potentially causing children to become comatose, experience respiratory depression, or have seizures.

According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately remove the toy from children and contact Spin Master to return it for free replacement beads or a toy of equal value.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

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.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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+.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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