Erik K. Botsch et al. v. Spin Master, Ltd. and Spin Master, Inc.
In the United States District Court 
Northern District of Texas - Dallas Division
Cause No. 3:07-cv-01948

Product Liability (Aqua Dots)

On November 7, 2007, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled 4.2 million Aqua Dot toys ("Aqua Dots" or "beads") manufactured by Spin Master, Inc. and Spin Master, Ltd., ("Defendants"), from April of 2007 through November of 2007. Aqua Dots are small colored beads that are covered with a coating, that when mixed with water causes the beads to stick together. The coating on the beads contains a chemical that can turn toxic when ingested. Defendants marketed and labeled Aqua Dots as being safe for children; however children who swallow the beads can become comatose, develop respiratory depression or have seizures.

On November 20, 2007, Price Waicukauski & Riley, LLC filed a class action complaint on behalf of Eric K. Botsch ("Plaintiff") against the Defendants. Plaintiff purchased Aqua Dots for his three young children on November 2, 2007, from a Toys 'R' Us in Dallas, Texas. If the Plaintiff had known that Aqua Dots had the potential of causing substantial harm to his children, he would not have purchased the toys.

The Defendants have offered to "replace" the beads with another Spin Master toy, but are not offering to refund consumers the purchase price. Plaintiff finds this remedy to be unjust in comparison to the substantial harm and/or risk of harm the Defendants' product has caused to children. If you have any Aqua Dot toys they should be taken away from children immediately.

If you or a loved one has suffered harm from Aqua Dots, or any other affiliated product of Spin Master, Ltd. or Spin Master, Inc., please contact attorney, Joe Williams at (317) 633-8787 or (800) 905-2856, to assess any potential claim and possible lawsuit or click here to e-mail Joe Williams.