Have Aquadots? Read this

desertmom · **Have Aquadots? Read this**

The same company that makes Aquadots makes a similar product (made in China, of course) that has been pulled from Australian shelves because they contain a "date rape" drug component that has made children very sick after they put them in their mouths.

Australia pulls Chinese-made toys containing 'date rape' drug

motherofall6 · 11-07-2007, 02:21 PM

here is what i found...

Aquadots were recalled in Australia by the original manufacturer, Moose Enterprises, yesterday and now Spin Master is requesting that North America take the children’s beads of their shelves because of concerns over a chemical reaction if children swallow the pieces.

Moose Enterprises were first to recall their version of Aqua Dots, which are known as Bindeez in Australia. Spin Master has now recalled the toys in the United States. They say they are “working diligently to identify any shipments that could potentially be included in a recall by the CPSC and Canadian official.”

Bonniebelle38 · 11-07-2007, 02:27 PM

Yikes, a friend of mine just bought these to give to her daughter for Christmas!!!

mommytosa · 11-07-2007, 06:05 PM

Here is the cpsc's recall notice:

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 7, 2007
Release #08-074

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 622-8339
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

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 Importand Aqua dots Information

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled products, please go to:
Spin Master Recalls Aqua Dots – Children Became Unconscious After Swallowing Beads