Spin Master Recalls Aqua Dots - Children Became Unconscious After Swallowing Beads
USSpin Master Recalls Aqua Dots - Children Became Unconscious After Swallowing Beads
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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+.
Affected Products
Aqua Dots
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Spin-Master-Recalls-Aqua-Dots---Children-Became-Unconscious-After-Swallowing-Beads |
| Title | Spin Master Recalls Aqua Dots - Children Became Unconscious After Swallowing Beads |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a53a54adb34b4c54bd82503e9e842b74.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Aqua Dots |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Aqua Dots |
| Products › Type | Arts & Crafts |
| Products › Category I D | 1824 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4.2 million |
| Recall I D | 4084 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Mass merchandisers nationwide from April 2007 through November 2007 for between $17 and $30. |
| Recall Date | 2007-11-07T00:00:00 |
| 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+. |
| Distributors › Name | Spin Master, of Toronto, Canada |
| Recall Number | 08074 |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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