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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 13278

Water-absorbing polymer beads

Published January 26, 2015 · Recall initiated: September 10, 2013

What's the hazard

The hard and colorful toy can be easily mistaken for candy by a child. When the bead is ingested, it expands and can cause intestinal obstructions inside a child's body, resulting in severe discomfort, vomiting, dehydration and could be life threatening. The toys need surgery to be removed from the body. Similar toys have not shown up on x-rays.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take this recalled toy away from children and contact Eco-Novelty for a refund.

Recall details

Brand
Eco-Novelty Corp., of Troy, Mich.
Distributor
Amazon.com, ifleemarket.com and crystalsoilusa.com from June 2011 through August 2013 for between $2 and $20.
Country
US
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