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Bindeez, Aqua Dots, and Aquaperl (France) toys - plastic bead activity sets — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalNov 16, 2007

Hazard

The product poses a risk of poisoning because the plastic beads have been sprayed with the toxic substance 1,4 Butanediol (BDO). If ingested, BDO may metabolise in the body into the substance gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), which is known as a party drug. This substance can cause dizziness, cramps and unconsciousness and at higher doses may also lead to coma and death.Various incidents have been reported globally.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumer by the importer — Other

Product description

These products are used to connect pearls/beads with water to create and to fix figures.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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