Spin Master Recalls Aqua Dots - Children Became Unconscious After Swallowing Beads
Recall 08074 · Nov 7, 2007 · Spin Master
4,200,000
units affected
4,200,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08074
- Date
- Nov 7, 2007
- Company
- Spin Master
- Units affected
- 4,200,000
- Product
- Aqua Dots
- Product type
- Arts & Crafts
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
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+.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Mass merchandisers nationwide from April 2007 through November 2007 for between $17 and $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled aqua dots?
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.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.