On November 16, 2007, Finkelstein Thompson LLP filed a nationwide putative class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Central District of California against the makers of Aqua Dots toys. The Complaint, filed against Moose Enterprise PTY Ltd., Spin Master, Ltd., and Spin Master, Inc. ("Defendants"), seeks declaratory and injunctive relief on behalf of individuals who purchased Chinese-made Aqua Dots toys between April 2007 and November 2007.

On November 7, 2007 the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC") announced that the coating on the Aqua Dots beads contains butanediol - a chemical that can be converted to the "date rape" drug gamma-hydroxy butyrate ("GHB").  The butanediol coating on Aqua Dots can turn toxic when the beads are ingested and metabolized.  Children who swallow the beads can become comatose, develop respiratory depression, vomit, have seizures or possibly die.  That same day, Defendants announced a recall of all models of the popular toy.

Under the terms of the recall, the only remedy available for consumers who return the Aqua Dots toy to Defendants is a free replacement of the beads or a toy of equal value.  Defendants are not offering a refund to consumers who return the product to Defendants as a result of the recall.  Additionally, retailers may or may not offer a refund to consumers who return the product as a result of the recall.

If you purchased an Aqua Dots toy and wish to discuss your rights and interests in this matter or have relevant information, please either submit a form, This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it , or contact our Washington, D.C. office toll-free at (877) 337-1050.