Spin Master · Recalled
Spin Master Recalls Aqua Dots - Children Became Unconscious After Swallowing Beads
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.
- Units
- About 4.2 million
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $17–$30
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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+.
The file
- Sold at
- Mass merchandisers nationwide from April 2007 through November 2007 for between $17 and $30.
- Product type
- Arts & Crafts
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Spin Master, of Toronto, Canada
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
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.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 07 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.