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I'm just getting info on this. I'll post any clarifications as I get them.
The makers of a toy called "Aqua Dots" is asking stores in North America to pull the toy from the shelves. Apparently, if the beads are swallowed it can cause the same effects as a date rape drug!
The "discovery" was apparently made in Australia, where the toy is marketed under the name "Bindeez." I believe it has been recalled in Australia. The beads release the compound "gamma hydroxy butyrate" (GHB), also known as Fantasy." When eaten, the compound, made from common and easily available ingredients, can induce seizures, drowsiness and, in extreme cases, coma and death.
I'm not sure how this was dicsovered, but they definitely didn't have toys like this when I was a kid!
Here is the toy at Wal Mart's site-
Aquadots Super Studio - Wal-Mart
The toy is made by Moose Enterprises and distributed in North America by a Toronto-based company called Spin Master Ltd. I have no info on any European presence. Here is their statement-
November 7, 2007 – Toronto, ON – Following notification by Moose Enterprises of a recall in Australia of a product called Bindeez, which is similar to the line of toys we distribute for them in North America under the Aqua Dots brand, we are requesting that retailers remove the Aqua Dots toy from retail shelves and sale in North America.
Out of an abundance of caution, we have stopped shipping this item and are working with the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada.
Spin Master considers all safety issues to be of a serious nature including the media reports with Moose Enterprises’ Bindeez product. In addition to notifying our customers and the appropriate authorities, our company is working diligently to identify any shipments that could potentially be included in a recall by the CPSC and Canadian officials.
Spin Master has always been a trusted company and distributor of children’s products and we have made the safety of children our foremost priority.
We will continue working to ensure that this standard is strictly upheld. We are grateful that this issue was brought to our attention so that we can quickly address it to ensure both the quality and safety of every product that we distribute.
The makers of a toy called "Aqua Dots" is asking stores in North America to pull the toy from the shelves. Apparently, if the beads are swallowed it can cause the same effects as a date rape drug!
The "discovery" was apparently made in Australia, where the toy is marketed under the name "Bindeez." I believe it has been recalled in Australia. The beads release the compound "gamma hydroxy butyrate" (GHB), also known as Fantasy." When eaten, the compound, made from common and easily available ingredients, can induce seizures, drowsiness and, in extreme cases, coma and death.
I'm not sure how this was dicsovered, but they definitely didn't have toys like this when I was a kid!
Here is the toy at Wal Mart's site-
Aquadots Super Studio - Wal-Mart
The toy is made by Moose Enterprises and distributed in North America by a Toronto-based company called Spin Master Ltd. I have no info on any European presence. Here is their statement-
November 7, 2007 – Toronto, ON – Following notification by Moose Enterprises of a recall in Australia of a product called Bindeez, which is similar to the line of toys we distribute for them in North America under the Aqua Dots brand, we are requesting that retailers remove the Aqua Dots toy from retail shelves and sale in North America.
Out of an abundance of caution, we have stopped shipping this item and are working with the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada.
Spin Master considers all safety issues to be of a serious nature including the media reports with Moose Enterprises’ Bindeez product. In addition to notifying our customers and the appropriate authorities, our company is working diligently to identify any shipments that could potentially be included in a recall by the CPSC and Canadian officials.
Spin Master has always been a trusted company and distributor of children’s products and we have made the safety of children our foremost priority.
We will continue working to ensure that this standard is strictly upheld. We are grateful that this issue was brought to our attention so that we can quickly address it to ensure both the quality and safety of every product that we distribute.
man that's just crazy. I mean no on should be swallowing these things anyway but darn
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