CPSC2013-09-10
Eco-Novelty Recalls Jumbo Size and Jumbo Multipurpose Cosmo Beads Toys Due to Serious Ingestion Hazard
Eco-Novelty Corp., of Troy, Mich.
Hazard
The hard and colorful toy can be easily mistaken for candy by a child. When the bead is ingested, it expands and can cause intestinal obstructions inside a child's body, resulting in severe discomfort, vomiting, dehydration and could be life threatening. The toys need surgery to be removed from the body. Similar toys have not shown up on x-rays.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take this recalled toy away from children and contact Eco-Novelty for a refund.
Sold at
Amazon.com, ifleemarket.com and crystalsoilusa.com from June 2011 through August 2013 for between $2 and $20.
Affected count
About 3,500
Injuries reported
None reported. CPSC is aware of one incident where an 8-month-old girl ingested a similar water-absorbing polymer ball that had to be surgically removed.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Water-absorbing polymer beads
Consumer contact
Eco Novelty Corp. at (231) 222-4200 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail admin@econoveltycorp.com.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Eco-Novelty-Recalls-Jumbo-Size-and-Jumbo-Multipurpose-Cosmo-Beads-ToysDon't want to check this manually?
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