CPSC2007-11-07
Spin Master Recalls Aqua Dots - Children Became Unconscious After Swallowing Beads
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.
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.
Sold at
Mass merchandisers nationwide from April 2007 through November 2007 for between $17 and $30.
Affected count
About 4.2 million
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Aqua Dots
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Spin-Master-Recalls-Aqua-Dots---Children-Became-Unconscious-After-Swallowing-BeadsDon't want to check this manually?
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