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consumer-safety2 years ago

Major Retailers Cease Sales of Toxic Water Beads After Child Deaths and Plumbing Issues

Walmart, Target, and Amazon have announced that they will no longer sell Orbeez, a popular brand of water beads, due to safety concerns. The sensory toy has been linked to incidents where children have suffered injury or death from swallowing the small balls or placing them in their ears or nose. Additionally, the polymer spheres can expand significantly when exposed to water, causing plumbing issues. The retailers have taken steps to remove the product from their stores and online platforms.

via Daily Caller|
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health-and-safety2 years ago

Water Beads Sales Halted by Major Retailers Amid Safety Concerns

U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen celebrates the commitment of several major retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, Target, Etsy, and Alibaba, to stop selling water beads marketed to children by the end of the year. Water beads, colorful balls that absorb liquid and can cause serious injuries if swallowed, have been linked to thousands of injuries and at least one death. Pettersen urges parents to remain cautious when shopping for toys this holiday season, as the removal of water beads from store shelves may not be immediate.

via FOX 31 Denver|
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consumer-safety2 years ago

Major Retailers Cease Sale of Water Beads

Amazon, Target, and Walmart have announced that they will stop selling water beads due to safety concerns. Water beads, often marketed as sensory toys, can expand to a dangerous size when exposed to liquids, posing a risk of injury or death if swallowed or inserted into the nose or ears. The decision comes after reports of injuries and deaths of children. Concerned parents are advised to remove any water beads their children may have, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission encourages reporting any incidents or dangerous products.

via GMA|
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consumer-safety2 years ago

Major retailers halt sales of potentially dangerous water beads for kids

Amazon, Walmart, and Target have stopped selling certain water beads after federal safety regulators warned that they pose serious safety risks, including choking and intestinal obstruction hazards if swallowed. The retailers have changed their policies and will no longer sell water beads marketed to children. The Consumer Product Safety Commission received reports of children suffering injuries or death after ingesting the product.

via Fox Business|
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consumer-safety2 years ago

Major retailers halt sales of hazardous water bead toys for children

Amazon, Walmart, and Target have agreed to stop selling water beads, marketed to children, by the end of the year, following pressure from lawmakers and health advocates. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has deemed water beads "deadly to babies and small children if ingested." Water beads can expand to 100 times their initial size and weight when exposed to liquid, posing extreme health risks if swallowed. An estimated 7,800 water bead injuries were reported in the United States between 2016 and 2022. Lawmakers, including Rep. Frank Pallone, have called for a ban on water beads, and Walmart and Target have also announced their decision to remove water beads from their stores.

via UPI News|
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health-and-safety2 years ago

Major retailers halt sales of hazardous water bead toys for children

Amazon, Walmart, and Target have voluntarily stopped selling water beads marketed for children after concerns were raised by government officials, lawmakers, and public health professionals. Water beads, which can expand when exposed to liquid, pose significant health risks if ingested by young children, including severe discomfort, vomiting, dehydration, intestinal blockages, and life-threatening injuries. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has warned about the dangers of these toys and called for a ban. US Representative Frank Pallone Jr. has introduced legislation to implement a national ban on water beads marketed to kids. The companies have updated their policies and are removing listings for water beads marketed to children.

via CNN|
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health-and-safety2 years ago

"Lawmaker Urges National Ban on Risky Children's Toy"

Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. of New Jersey is introducing a bill in the House of Representatives to ban water beads, a children's toy that poses significant health risks. Water beads are tiny balls made of absorbent polymer material that can expand when exposed to liquid, causing severe discomfort, vomiting, dehydration, intestinal blockages, and life-threatening injuries if ingested. The beads are often marketed as crafts or tactile toys for children with autism, but they can be easily lost or dropped, making them dangerous for young children. The bill aims to ensure consumer safety and prevent further incidents involving water beads.

via CNN|
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