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I figure alot of us have kids who own this craft toy (myself being one of them!)
U.S. recalls 4M China-made Aqua Dots toys
Published: Nov. 7, 2007 at 9:13 PM
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 (UPI) -- U.S. consumer-safety regulators have recalled 4 million China-made arts-and-craft toys called Aqua Dots after two children who swallowed them became comatose.
The products, marketed by Spin Master Ltd. of Toronto, sold for $17 to $30 and were available at stores including Toys "R" Us, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Target Corp. from April through this month, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said late Wednesday.
A coating on the beads that causes them to stick to each other when water is added contains a chemical that can turn toxic when many are ingested, the agency said.
"Children who swallow the beads can become comatose, develop respiratory depression or have seizures," it said.
The agency said it received two reports of children swallowing Aqua Dots.
A 20-month-old child who swallowed several dozen beads became dizzy and vomited several times before slipping into "a comatose state," the agency said. He was hospitalized and has since fully recovered.
A second child also vomited and slipped into a comatose state and was hospitalized for five days before recovering, the agency said.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Spin Master to return it for free replacement beads or a toy of equal value, the agency said.
For more information, contact Spin Master at (800) 622-8339 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.aquadotsrecall.com.
2007 United Press International. All Rights Reserved.
This material may not be reproduced, redistributed, or manipulated in any form.
U.S. recalls 4M China-made Aqua Dots toys
Published: Nov. 7, 2007 at 9:13 PM
Print story
Email to a friend
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 (UPI) -- U.S. consumer-safety regulators have recalled 4 million China-made arts-and-craft toys called Aqua Dots after two children who swallowed them became comatose.
The products, marketed by Spin Master Ltd. of Toronto, sold for $17 to $30 and were available at stores including Toys "R" Us, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Target Corp. from April through this month, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said late Wednesday.
A coating on the beads that causes them to stick to each other when water is added contains a chemical that can turn toxic when many are ingested, the agency said.
"Children who swallow the beads can become comatose, develop respiratory depression or have seizures," it said.
The agency said it received two reports of children swallowing Aqua Dots.
A 20-month-old child who swallowed several dozen beads became dizzy and vomited several times before slipping into "a comatose state," the agency said. He was hospitalized and has since fully recovered.
A second child also vomited and slipped into a comatose state and was hospitalized for five days before recovering, the agency said.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Spin Master to return it for free replacement beads or a toy of equal value, the agency said.
For more information, contact Spin Master at (800) 622-8339 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.aquadotsrecall.com.
2007 United Press International. All Rights Reserved.
This material may not be reproduced, redistributed, or manipulated in any form.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
http://hitsusa.com/blog/288/aqua-dots-recall/
apparently when the kids swallow the dots the dots break down into a chemical equal to escasty..the date rape drug...
lovely eh...and this is marketed for little children...
what will they come out with next....
that was it for me... sticking with toys made in canada or the us...
hugs
heather
As for as things being toxic from China, my sister jokingly said.. "Is this an international plot to kill off the children??" sheesh
Morgaine