What happened to Aqua Dots?
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Some 4 million Chinese-made Aqua Dots toys were recalled in the United States because they may contain a chemical which, if swallowed, can lead to a coma or seizures, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Wednesday.
Are Aqua Dots dangerous?
Chinese authorities confirm that the popular Aqua Dots toys are coated with an industrial chemical, which when ingested, can turn into gamma hydroxy butyrate, an illegal depressant sometimes called a “date-rape drug” that can cause seizures, comas or death.
Are aqua beads the same as Aqua Dots?
Bindeez (also marketed as Aqua Dots, Beados, Pixos, and Aquabeads) are a children’s toy, consisting of small coloured plastic beads that can be arranged in designs.
Can you reuse Aquabeads?
Like with all other Aquabead sets, you can, of course, reuse the trays and designs time and time again if you invest in refill bead packs which make the set good value (the RRP is around £22).
What are aqua beads made from?
Aquabeads Ingredients The main ingredient in the beads is PVOH (PVA/polyvinyl alcohol). There have been no reports to suggest that PVOH is toxic. It has also been approved as a pharmaceutical excipient (additive), and is used in coatings for pills/tablets etc.
What are Aquabeads made out of?
Aquabeads are made of polyvinyl alcohol. It’s non toxic and is actually the same coating that pills are made of. What I love about them is once you place the beads side by side and spray with a spritz of water, that they actually fuse with each other! The kit is very generous.
Can you eat Aquabeads?
* Aquabeads are unique beads that stick together with water. No heat is necessary so children can enjoy the whole process from the beginning to the end which will give them great satisfaction. * A bittering agent has been added to the beads to prevent children from accidentally eating/swallowing them.
When were Aqua Dots recall?
Summary: Reports of children becoming unconscious after swallowing Aqua Dots beads led to a voluntary recall of the product in November 2007.
Is there a recall on Aqua Dots?
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.
Are Aqua Dots safe for kids?
This toy would be totally fun if it weren’t made of small poisonous beads. Aqua Dots would seem inadvisable for little kids even if the toy didn’t release a date-rape drug when ingested. The thing’s basic component is small beads. Using a smart-looking applicator, kids arrange the beads on a grid in little crafty patterns.
How do Aqua Dots work?
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.
Are Aqua Dots the toy of the year?
Kids love Aqua Dots! In Australia, where they’re sold under the brand Bindeez, they were named the country’s Toy of the Year. I wonder if the bayonet and bottles of Xanax have been previous Australian Toys of the Year — because, really, did no one think of the extremely obvious danger here?