Yes, you read that title correctly. As reported yesterday, this particular toy was made with a chemical that shouldn’t have been used in place of a more expensive adhesive. That chemical, 1,4-Butanediol, is turned by the human body into a substance called amma-Hydroxy Butyrate (GHB), also known as a date-rape-drug or “liquid fantasy”.
When children swallow these Aqua Dots – branded in Australia as Bindeez, distributed by a Canadian company and made in China – they may fall into a comma or die. From the CPSC website: “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.“
This is a serious recall. Please remove Aqua Dots from your child’s possession as soon as possible. Parents may contact Spin Master to return for a free replacement at at (800) 622-8339.
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