Major U.S. retailers Order to suspend the sale of water beads colorful bead toys After being complained about safety
CNN news agency reports that on December 14, 2023, three major US retailers, including Amazon, Walmart and Target, announced that they had suspended the sale of “Water Beads” toys. bead) colorful beads which is a toy to enhance child development Amid growing security concerns
colorful water beads Made from super absorbent polymer. Parents often buy them as sensory toys for children with developmental disabilities. and is a tool for making handicrafts But there have been warnings about serious health risks in the past. It is related to the increasing number of children accidentally putting water beads into their mouths, ears, and noses. Over the years
On the US Consumer Product Safety Commission Publish the observation that This type of toy can lead to severe discomfort. Life-threatening injuries may occur, he said, adding that in addition to the risk of swallowing, Water droplets entering the ear can also cause hearing loss.
Statistics show that there were approximately 7,800 reported water bead-related injuries treated in hospital emergency rooms between 2016 and 2022.
