Aqua Dots Super Studio was a toy which allows you to arrange small plastic beads on a grid. Spraying with water caused the beads to fuse, preserving the pattern. The product was recalled when the glue was found to contain a chemical that metabolized into the drug Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB).
Recall Information
Aqua Dots were an extremely popular toy in the summer of 2007. When two children fell unconscious after swallowing the beads, investigators discovered that the Chinese manufacturer was using a glue that, when swallowed, metabolized into Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB), an illegal drug commonly known as a "date rape" drug.
Gamma Hydroxybutyrate Fast Facts
- Street names: GHB, liquid ecstasy, GBH
- Similar to: Ketamine, rohypnol
- Appearance: Clear liquid or white powder
- Often used as a date rape drug
- High risk of overdose
- Mild effects: Loss of inhibition, sensuality, desire to socialize
- Large dose effects: Nausea, dizziness, decreased respiration, coma, death
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Fast Facts
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Recalled
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Number sold
4.2 million
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Fact:
Manufactured by Spin Master
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Special bead arranging tool included
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Includes over 500 Aqua Dots
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Includes with 10 patterns
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Ages 6 and up
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2007
Aqua Dots named "Toy of the Year"
