Reports of children becoming unconscious after swallowing Aqua Dots beads led to a voluntary recall of the product in November 2007. At the time, it was widely reported that the potentially toxic ...

CHICAGO (CN) - The 7th Circuit declined to certify a class seeking refunds and damages over their purchase of later-recalled Aqua Dots, colored beads that fused into designs when sprayed with water.

Aqua Dots would seem inadvisable for little kids even if the toy didn’t release a date-rape drug when ingested. The thing’s basic component is small beads. Using a smart-looking applicator, kids ...