Apparently the recent Aqua Dot recall is riling up both parents and the toy industry. As recall follows recall, it seems finally that the government is taking measures to ensure that no more children are injured. Well, isn’t that special.
I’m a little amazed by some parents’ reactions, (sometimes including mine) to the recalls.
Those of us with somewhat older kids and no infants or toddlers ones in the house have been reluctant to pitch hundreds of dollars worth of toys and will provide what seems to be rational reasons.
Those I talk to with babies have it worse. Pitch everything potentially dangerous? The expensive shower gifts? The carefully selected presents from grandma?
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says, yes, Pitch it.
Comment by Scott Wolfson, Deputy Director, Consumer Product Safety Commission
Urgent Health and Safety Alert- 13 hours ago
The Aqua Dots recall is one of the most serious announced by CPSC in recent years. When we first announced the recall on Wednesday, we knew of two children who had fallen into non-responsive comas after ingesting the beads used with this arts and crafts toy. Since the recall was announced, we have learned of seven additional incidents, some involving children who had to be hospitalized (this is now being reported on the AP wire). We urge all parents and caregivers who have this recalled toy to immediately take it away from children and ensure that no one else takes possession of it. Contact Spin Master and they will inform you on how the product should be returned and how you will receive a free replacement toy. CPSC once again encourages all parents to sign up for our free, lifesaving e-mail alerts on product recalls - just log on to www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx
So, if you have Aqua Dots or any other products on the recall list – get rid of them. I’m reluctantly following advice, though I frequently find that the “replacement toys” offered aren’t something I’d like to have. I’m wondering now…how many folks will forgo the replacement toy? The toy companies are estimating how many will do that…I wonder what percent they calculate?
Apparently the recent Aqua Dot recall is riling up both parents and the toy industry. As recall follows recall, it seems finally that the government is taking measures to ensure that no more children are injured. Well, isn’t that special.
I’m a little amazed by some parents’ reactions, (sometimes including mine) to the recalls.
Those of us with somewhat older kids and no infants or toddlers ones in the house have been reluctant to pitch hundreds of dollars worth of toys and will provide what seems to be rational reasons.
Those I talk to with babies have it worse. Pitch everything potentially dangerous? The expensive shower gifts? The carefully selected presents from grandma?
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says, yes, Pitch it.
So, if you have Aqua Dots or any other products on the recall list – get rid of them. I’m reluctantly following advice, though I frequently find that the “replacement toys” offered aren’t something I’d like to have. I’m wondering now…how many folks will forgo the replacement toy? The toy companies are estimating how many will do that…I wonder what percent they calculate?