View Full Version : Bindeez toy recall!!! (all threads merged)
Two children were hospitalised tonight after swallowing these poisonous beads. Everyone whose children have this be very cautious. They said symptoms include drowziness, loss of consciousness and seizures.
HOW SCARY!
I hope these poor children get better soon!
(Bindeez are those toys where you drop them into a stencil kind of thing to make certain shapes and animals ect....)
Ashleigh<3
05-11-2007, 23:04
Oh that is awful! :(
I hope the kids recover.
I'm glad we don't have bindies.
(How do you spell that anywho?).
bubbleyblossom
05-11-2007, 23:13
Oh gosh! I hope they are okay! How scary!
the_queen
05-11-2007, 23:15
Oh I have always said I don't like the idea of those things!! You drip water on them and they stick together and make a 'sculpture' thingo. Cynical me said "they're probably poisonous" and my parents said "don't be silly, they wouldn't sell them if they weren't safe" :rolleyes:
Does it say anything about the properties of the poisonous beads? What chemicals are in them thats made the children sick?
They should be taken off the market if they're dangerous :no:
Oh I have always said I don't like the idea of those things!! You drip water on them and they stick together and make a 'sculpture' thingo. Cynical me said "they're probably poisonous" and my parents said "don't be silly, they wouldn't sell them if they weren't safe" :rolleyes:
I thought the same when they came out, my aunty bought them for her kids.
:shame: to the companies who make these kinds of products!! Anything for $$$ aye! Stuff the kids that get sick!
borntobemummy
06-11-2007, 07:51
they really should be recalled:thumbsdown: :shame:
http://www.smh.com.au/news/National/Childrens-toy-banned-after-poisonings/2007/11/05/1194117962535.html
Tests by The Children's Hospital at Westmead, where the children were taken, showed the beads contained a chemical which metabolised in the body into a toxin known as 4 hydroxybutyrate.
Fuchsia!
06-11-2007, 08:08
why do they make toys that are poisonous! I always worry cause cooper puts jaxons toys in his mouth all the time and i always worry if they are poisonous! Ridiculous!
(btw i thought you meant Bindis, like in the prickles!:laughing: I was thinking now why would someone put bindis in their mouth!)
KarniF00l
06-11-2007, 08:09
Oh that is awful. I hope they get recalled.
I refuse to buy the kids Magnetix in case they ingest them. They are flat out dangerous.
the_queen
06-11-2007, 08:15
(btw i thought you meant Bindis, like in the prickles!:laughing: I was thinking now why would someone put bindis in their mouth!)
:laughing: :laughing: (laughing WITH you, WITH you) :laughing:
(btw i thought you meant Bindis, like in the prickles!:laughing: I was thinking now why would someone put bindis in their mouth!)
Bahahaha, I had a feeling some people would lol and they would just think I am a bad speller!:laughing:
I have recently purchased some for my 8yr old DD from target for xmas, but don't have the receipt anymore. Does anyone think they would refund it for me? My bub is 10 mths and I'm now worried if she gets her hand s on it.
I have recently purchased some for my 8yr old DD from target for xmas, but don't have the receipt anymore. Does anyone think they would refund it for me? My bub is 10 mths and I'm now worried if she gets her hand s on it.
If I were you I would go back to the store and kick up a fit till they give you your money back. They are toxic.
Jeclipse
06-11-2007, 10:25
:eek: omg!!
thats horrible! It confuses me why these toxic toys are allowed to be sold in the first place
I hope those kids are alright!
biscotti
06-11-2007, 10:41
My almost 8 yr old has Bindeez. I asked her this morning if she would ever put them in her mouth and she sort of rolled her eyes at me and said "muuuummm, I'm not a baby". She is responsible and mature so I am happy for her to have them. I told her what had happened with those two children and she was horrified.
She uses them in a room that is not accessible by our toddler either.
abuzzinnbumblinhoneybee
06-11-2007, 11:31
My almost 8 yr old has Bindeez. I asked her this morning if she would ever put them in her mouth and she sort of rolled her eyes at me and said "muuuummm, I'm not a baby". She is responsible and mature so I am happy for her to have them. I told her what had happened with those two children and she was horrified.
She uses them in a room that is not accessible by our toddler either.
i agree, when you have older children they are bound to have some toys that arn't designed or ment to be given to children that are below that age. my son has these and yes i have a 2 yr old as well, he has them in his room (kept onto of his draws that she cannot reach) and he has a child safety door knob cover as well.
there are a million toys out there that are all ment to be for certain age groups and its not fair to no sell toys that are designed for older children just because of the risks to younger children. if toy companies were to do that then we'd be left with baby toys to be given to our 5+ children.
by the way, it comes down to being safety aware as well, treat these toys as you would treat any sort of chemical (dishwashing liquid, washing powder etc.)
the_queen
06-11-2007, 11:46
Difference is - I wouldn't buy dishwashing liquid specifically for my kid to play with. A kid of any age. IMHO :D
abuzzinnbumblinhoneybee
06-11-2007, 12:03
every toy is in someway dangerous.. like the magnetex etc, you know if your child is responsible enough to play with these things and is you have younger children then responsible safety is the key.
and you wouldn't not buy dishwashing liquid just cause you couldn't be sure of keeping it safe.
Tam-I-Am
06-11-2007, 12:03
But you might buy bubble liquid - which is essentially the same thing.
I agree with the others - its absolutely terrible what's happened to those 2 children, thank god they didn't die of poisoning! But I do think that its up to the parent to chose age-appropriate toys and provide adequate supervision for toys that are potentially hazardous.
I just had to take our boys Bindeez away- i have a crawler who will suck anything into her mouth id left on the floor so its gone until the tests proove they are at fault or not.
One of the children was 10 so you would think they were old enough to not 'eat' them but i guess they may have looked too irresistible? I dont know but the Bindeez are gone from my house until i have more info.
Mamaduke
06-11-2007, 12:49
I just saw this news report...
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=318190
heymamma
06-11-2007, 13:02
I just seen this on the news for those Bindeez toy beads. They found drugs in them!! :eek:
http://au.news.yahoo.com/071106/2/14uw3.html
I don't think it is really about age it comes down to the curiosity of the child, I was a silly 10 year old and put a bead deep into my ear lol which had to be extracted in hospital...:o
I have just bought some for my 5 yo dd for christmas so I will be taking them back. Just not worth the risk for me.
~mia&ryan~
06-11-2007, 13:35
OMG that is just so scary!!!!
Harlequin
06-11-2007, 13:59
Weird the report I read yesterday said nothing about GHB. It said:
"the beads contained a chemical which metabolised in the body into a toxin known as 4 hydroxybutyrate."
"Poisons Information Centre deputy medical director Dr Naren Gunja said the symptoms of poisoning were not long-term but were life threatening.
Dr Gunja said symptoms included drowsiness, loss of consciousness and unexplained fits or seizures."
I wonder which is true.
Actually maybe they did more tests since yesterday and realised it's ghb. Scary.
Harlequin
06-11-2007, 14:02
It makes me worry that there are more toys that have cheap unsafe glue in them.
Ava's been having floppy - almost unconscious spells lately which the dr at the hospital thought might be Reflex Anoxic Seizures....
Makes you wonder though if its something she's sucking on.
Stupid toy manufacturers.
I don't think it is really about age it comes down to the curiosity of the child, I was a silly 10 year old and put a bead deep into my ear lol which had to be extracted in hospital...:o
LOL- sorry! I did the same with...............a........pea:yes:- I used my nose intsead though. Its amaxing how far up you can shove a pea:laughing:.
Anyways...as i said- all gone here- think i'll go get my money back.
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=318190
Just read this and yeah makes you wonder if in fact it was deliberate and is a way for the drug to be sent to Australia.There goes an awfull lot fo xmas laybys down the toilet.
I just posted this in the product recall thread then saw this one lol.. My 5yr old is going to be devastated.
funnyfarm
06-11-2007, 14:48
I bought my nieces (10,11 and 12) a couple of kits for christmas. I will be taking them back on Thursday .
Tam-I-Am
06-11-2007, 15:26
It makes me worry that there are more toys that have cheap unsafe glue in them.
Ava's been having floppy - almost unconscious spells lately which the dr at the hospital thought might be Reflex Anoxic Seizures....
Makes you wonder though if its something she's sucking on.
Stupid toy manufacturers.
OMG! How scary for you both! I hope that she's okay! :hugs:
reAllytee
06-11-2007, 16:01
But you might buy bubble liquid - which is essentially the same thing.
I agree with the others - its absolutely terrible what's happened to those 2 children, thank god they didn't die of poisoning! But I do think that its up to the parent to chose age-appropriate toys and provide adequate supervision for toys that are potentially hazardous.
I agree & shock horror i do let my son play with bubble liquid :eek:
But then i am a bad mum :rolleyes:
I agree we need tighter restrictions on toys but overall it does come down to parental supervision.
Harlequin
06-11-2007, 18:44
OMG! How scary for you both! I hope that she's okay! :hugs:
Cheers :hugs:
She's fine once the 'spell' is over, you wouldn't even realise she'd just been blue and almost unconscious - apart from her still being a little pale. Very very scary when it happens though.
Gonna see a paediatrician about it soon. Hopefully he knows what RAS is. :laughing:
I want to know if its even bad to touch them, and then stick your fingers in your mouth....
plus how do I get my money back....
The spokesperson for the company said on the news tonight that a different chemical (or whatever it is) was supposed to be used and wasn't, they are investigating into wether or not the switch was intentional or not..
That's really disturbing.
On a channel 7 news update they said that these beads are like a party drug when consumed:eek: !!
Yep- apparently contains the same stuff as Liquid Ecstasy.:eek:
OMG!!!
That is sooo scary!
(can u imagine all the junkies trying to find the stuff!)
Jeclipse
06-11-2007, 19:38
I heard on the 4:30 news that an 18 month baby has swallowed them and is in hospital:(
I hope the bubba is ok!
And I really hope they weren't purposely posioned, how horrible would that be:thumbsdown:
I just read that the two NSW kids had consumed up to 60 little balls each!! That isn't an accidental injestion.
My 7 year old has had Bindeez for at least six months without a mishap and I am not too concerned about this issue I just hope the kids who took it are ok.
I think Bindeez are a a great toy and I hope they sort this out as I would be sad to see them off the shelf for too long.
But as for the newspapers reporting on the GBH angle!! That's just crazy and practically encouraging people to take them just to "see what happens"
Jeclipse
06-11-2007, 19:44
I just read that the two NSW kids had consumed up to 60 little balls each!! That isn't an accidental injestion.
My 7 year old has had Bindeez for at least six months without a mishap and I am not too concerned about this issue I just hope the kids who took it are ok.
I think Bindeez are a a great toy and I hope they sort this out as I would be sad to see them off the shelf for too long.
But as for the newspapers reporting on the GBH angle!! That's just crazy and practically encouraging people to take them just to "see what happens"
Im sorry but how can poisonous toys be great?:confused:
little mermaid
06-11-2007, 19:45
WoI really hope they will give refunds on them as we have every piece of the set here and have also bought a heap of them for my nephew for Christmas.
Im sorry but how can poisonous toys be great?:confused:come on, she didnt say it was great that its poisenous, she stated that they are a great toy, which they are, the glue issue obviousley needs to be sorted out, but I too hope they do, and that they come back on the market.
Jeclipse
06-11-2007, 19:51
come on, she didnt say it was great that its poisenous, she stated that they are a great toy, which they are, the glue issue obviousley needs to be sorted out, but I too hope they do, and that they come back on the market.
she was stating that the kids that swallowed them wasn't an accident!
And saying toys are great when kids are getting sick from them is questionable!
metalhead713
06-11-2007, 19:59
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=318190
Just read this and yeah makes you wonder if in fact it was deliberate and is a way for the drug to be sent to Australia.There goes an awfull lot fo xmas laybys down the toilet.
i was acctually thinking that earlier.. they keep thinking of more and more ways to export and import drugs.. but this is just.. what the??
Harlequin
06-11-2007, 20:13
She said Bindeez are great, which they probably are... they look fun to me!
Obviously she doesn't mean the fact someone poisoned them is great.
As for the kids swallowing 60, well it is a rather high number, but then kids will eat anything :D
Im sorry but how can poisonous toys be great?:confused:
They are fun and require a variety of skills to use. They take a heap of hand eye coordination to put the pictures together and teaches patience and focus. Too me that is a great thing.
Shampoo is poisonous too if you injest enough of it but everyone still washes their kids hair. Bubble mix is poisonous as well but how many kids are welcome to play with bubbles. Heaps of kids get injured on bikes yet most kids have one. I supervise my kids. I let them enjoy life. I don't wrap them in cotton wool and I am not going to stop them playing, with my supervision, with a toy that we have happily played with for months and months with no problems.
They are fun and require a variety of skills to use. They take a heap of hand eye coordination to put the pictures together and teaches patience and focus. Too me that is a great thing.
Shampoo is poisonous too if you injest enough of it but everyone still washes their kids hair. Bubble mix is poisonous as well but how many kids are welcome to play with bubbles. Heaps of kids get injured on bikes yet most kids have one. I supervise my kids. I let them enjoy life. I don't wrap them in cotton wool and I am not going to stop them playing, with my supervision, with a toy that we have happily played with for months and months with no problems.totally agree on the actual toy, what I worry about is touching them going to cause any problems if the hands go in the mouth afterwards?
Jeclipse
06-11-2007, 20:43
They are fun and require a variety of skills to use. They take a heap of hand eye coordination to put the pictures together and teaches patience and focus. Too me that is a great thing.
Shampoo is poisonous too if you injest enough of it but everyone still washes their kids hair. Bubble mix is poisonous as well but how many kids are welcome to play with bubbles. Heaps of kids get injured on bikes yet most kids have one. I supervise my kids. I let them enjoy life. I don't wrap them in cotton wool and I am not going to stop them playing, with my supervision, with a toy that we have happily played with for months and months with no problems.
lol ok...
sorry I just read into your post to much
she was stating that the kids that swallowed them wasn't an accident!
And saying toys are great when kids are getting sick from them is questionable!
I'm sorry I didn't read ahead and realise that I was the "she" you were talking about.
I stand by my previous post. They are a great toy. Better than video games and half the rubbish that pass as 'toys' these days.
IT is never good when a child gets sick and I don't recall saying anything contrary to that.
bubbles & peanut
06-11-2007, 21:08
It's pretty scary stuff. I wonder how many teenagers will hear the news and start stealing their little brothers / sisters bindeez!
canberramomma
06-11-2007, 21:11
It's pretty scary stuff. I wonder how many teenagers will hear the news and start stealing their little brothers / sisters bindeez!
Forget the teenagers, DH wanted to buy some when he saw the news. Lucky I have control of the car keys (and the keycard).
:laughing:
abuzzinnbumblinhoneybee
06-11-2007, 21:32
i don't think they would affect them because the glue isn't actually activated until wet, thats why these kids have gotten sick once digesting them because once they hit saliva then the glue would have activated into liquid. but i'm not a scientist tho jmo, my son washes his hands afterwards anyways its just like any sort of craft to him and he has learnt after craft to wash.
i don't think they would affect them because the glue isn't actually activated until wet, thats why these kids have gotten sick once digesting them because once they hit saliva then the glue would have activated into liquid. but i'm not a scientist tho jmo, my son washes his hands afterwards anyways its just like any sort of craft to him and he has learnt after craft to wash.
I shudder now, as after ours got sprayed, my daughter always has her hands on them to see if they dried yet, and she is a chronic thumbsucker/ finger and nail biter*mental note, need to do a post about that lol* good idea about the hand washing after anything like that...
abuzzinnbumblinhoneybee
06-11-2007, 22:00
I shudder now, as after ours got sprayed, my daughter always has her hands on them to see if they dried yet, and she is a chronic thumbsucker/ finger and nail biter*mental note, need to do a post about that lol* good idea about the hand washing after anything like that...
lol i have checked my sons and haven't washed either. didn't affect me unless it kills libido's.
OneBabyBoy
06-11-2007, 22:29
I just saw on the news that another little boy is poisoned from the drugs in the glue. He is in qld and is 19 months. I think it's a bit scary really. I would probably stop my son from playing with it if he was old enough to have them.
i don't think they would affect them because the glue isn't actually activated until wet, thats why these kids have gotten sick once digesting them because once they hit saliva then the glue would have activated into liquid. but i'm not a scientist tho jmo, my son washes his hands afterwards anyways its just like any sort of craft to him and he has learnt after craft to wash.
I can understand that your children are old enough to be sensible etc, but younger children who visit your home could be at risk of swallowing them, I have a friend who looks after my two occasionally, and my 2 year old has swallowed some at her house in the past, not having any effect thank goodness.
It is like having drugs laying around, as they turn into something like liquid ecstacy when ingested (I'm assuming it is only a particular batch of the toys though, hopefully)
And they have been oficially recalled.
tamicah210
07-11-2007, 09:24
A big warning for parents. A new toy called Bindeez has been said on the news that it contains a poison. Please do not give your children these as it can make them sick. Three children have already become sick so don't give them these toys.
mummade3
07-11-2007, 10:01
yes this is very scary!! my dd is 10 and she wants these for xmas.. i nearly did her a layby on the wkd for set of these but luckily i diddn't!!
there should be stricter regulations out there as too many of the kids toys are being recalled!!
the bindeez actually have chemical in them that when digested becomes the drug liquid ectasy or fantasy!!
very scary!! i hope parents out there watch the news etc!
a bub under 2 in qld last night was the latest victim!!
westerner
07-11-2007, 10:31
I can understand that your children are old enough to be sensible etc, but younger children who visit your home could be at risk of swallowing them, I have a friend who looks after my two occasionally, and my 2 year old has swallowed some at her house in the past, not having any effect thank goodness.
It is like having drugs laying around, as they turn into something like liquid ecstacy when ingested (I'm assuming it is only a particular batch of the toys though, hopefully)
Its just like someone having cleaning chemicals in a cupboard where children can reach..
Although they may have older children who are 'safe' with them if my young child went to there house i wouldn't expect them to remove all hazards from there property..
I would simply supervise my child like all parents should or if i was willing to leave my child in there care then i would have enough confidence and trust to know they would give my child adequate supervision..
Whether it be around toys that have small parts and could cause choking, cleaning chemicals, dogs, or a toy such as bindeez..
Supervision and being responsible adults is the key.. ;)
has anyone tried to return them? I just heard from someone that Kmart is giving refunds.
prideNJoy
07-11-2007, 12:03
After listening to the news last night, my first thought was how many people, being adults and teens will try it to see what happens!
After all, they did say it has the same sort of effects that ecstasy has...if that isnt enough motivation for drug users i dont know what is!!!
Ana Gram
07-11-2007, 12:15
Lets clear a few things up. The beads contained a chemical when ingested causes the body to metabolise into the drug GHB also known as fantasy, liquid ecstasy or grievous bodily harm and chemically as 4 hydroxybutyrate.
It is not the same drug as ecstasy and doesn't have the same effect.
I doubt it was a trafficking plan, probably just a stuff up during manufacture to make the product cheaper to make.
prideNJoy
07-11-2007, 12:26
Lets clear a few things up. The beads contained a chemical when ingested causes the body to metabolise into the drug GHB also known as fantasy, liquid ecstasy or grievous bodily harm and chemically as 4 hydroxybutyrate.
It is not the same drug as ecstasy and doesn't have the same effect.
I doubt it was a trafficking plan, probably just a stuff up during manufacture to make the product cheaper to make.
Only repeating what was said on the news!!! ;) Any drug user that would have heard bindeez consumed and ecstasy in the same sentense would probably consider giving it a go.
And lets face it, the NEWS doesn't always have their story straight, that's not to say people won't try it.
Ana Gram
07-11-2007, 12:36
I wasn't singling you out MelJellybean, sorry if it looked that way. I had read the whole thread and wanted people to have a bit more factual info.
I have to disagree on any drug users giving it a go. It would only be users of GHB who would look at it as an easy score. Regular drug users would know the difference between GHB and ecstasy. I think the problem would be with people who have no experience with drugs and would try it because the news is saying it is like ecstasy. Very different drugs.
OMG i just bought some for my neice for X-mass. The news said some thing about no recall for vic, does this mean their ok, or is vic slow to do a recall???:confused:
prideNJoy
07-11-2007, 12:45
I wasn't singling you out MelJellybean, sorry if it looked that way. I had read the whole thread and wanted people to have a bit more factual info.
I have to disagree on any drug users giving it a go. It would only be users of GHB who would look at it as an easy score. Regular drug users would know the difference between GHB and ecstasy. I think the problem would be with people who have no experience with drugs and would try it because the news is saying it is like ecstasy. Very different drugs.
oh sorry chelle, i thought you were aiming that at me, my bad!
Yes, I completely agree with the second part of your post, that is more so what i meant.
I shouldn't have used the term 'drug users' but perhaps 'social/party drug users' the inexperienced ones who do it for a buzz on the weekends when out at the clubs. (i know alot of them, also used to be one back in the day!) :devil6:
They usually have no idea what they are taking, but do it anyway. :thumbsdown:
OMG i just bought some for my neice for X-mass. The news said some thing about no recall for vic, does this mean their ok, or is vic slow to do a recall???:confused:
All states except Vic have banned them, Victoria are 'still deciding' :rolleyes:
i heard it can put children in a coma its an illegal substance like whatever is in ecstacy
latest news with number to get refund
http://news.brisbanetimes.com.au/bindeez-company-announces-recall-of-toy/20071107-18ld.html
tamiah06
07-11-2007, 21:02
i bought bindi's for my DP niece for xmas. was not happy when i heard the news. put them on the bench to take them back to the shoptoday. to my horror my DD can reach the bench ( news to me), when I was in the toilet this morning she pulled them down I cam out and their was one packet of beads open and spread across the floor dont know if she ate any but can say thank god she has been fine.
Sarah7532
10-11-2007, 10:05
This is a terrible thing that has happened, and my heart goes out to the parents and families of these children, but look at the ages of these children!!! I know i wouldnt be letting a child uder the age of 4 play with them!! Apart for one 10yr old (what was she thinking!!) these children should never have been playing with them.
Also I would love to know exactly how many bindeez they swallowed!!! Notice how they fail to tell us that. I think i did see one that said at least 60, which is a huge amount, Im surprised that they didnt choke first!!!
Now the media is saying that there are fears that kids will "experement" with them! Well as far as Im concerned we have the media to blame for that! I dont trust "the media"! Why couldnt they say that it was highly toxic and just recalled the product! By hyping it up they have let teenages, drug addicts and drug dealers know that it turns into a drug when swallowed!!!
My two children have had bindeez since they first came out and we have had no incidents! I will continue to let them play with with supervision!!!
I just dont get how some of you are just saying you will keep them... what if other peoples kids come to your house and get their hands on them??
Moose toys is offereing to replace them for free once they have fixed the problem, get rid of the toxic ones from your house please......
Sarah7532
10-11-2007, 10:49
I say i will keep them because my kids are old enough to know!!!
We have sat down and talked about this situation. I want to send a message of trust to my children. They know what can happen, they know they have to put them away when they are finished and i trust them to do that!
People dont have to like it, but its my decision. I shudder at the things that could of happened to us as kids, since i grew up in the country and we did pretty much did what we wanted and played with what we wanted, and i want at least some of that freedom for my kids. I dont want them to grow being scared of everything and wrapped in cotton wool!! I want my kids to at least enjoy somthing he loves and if i cant do that in my own home.......well!
I also have this issue with what if they never fix the problem, or what if they go out of business ..... because someone is bound to take legal action, its just this day and age!
well lets just say I am glad that my kids are not friends with yours, as I would never want my kids exposed to drug like substances like that.. and here is me thinking as parents our job is to protect our kids from things like that....
I didnt say anything about the past, I am thinking about the future, and the teenage years, and other kids coming over "hey, lets try one of those bindeez, see what happens" that sort of scenario...
Harlequin
10-11-2007, 12:03
I was wondering if people could get in a lot of trouble if something happens to a child with Bindeez that they have decided to keep because 'their kids are smart enough not to eat them'.
This is a similar substance to a VERY bad VERY illegal drug. Surely there will be repercussions if a kid gets sick because a person has decided they don't care about the ban?
Isn't this kinda akin to keeping illegal drugs in your home within reach of children?
***response to edited post removed***
I would also like to thank the Courier Mail fkor quoting me today. Jeez there are people who do awful things to kids on a daily basis (there are at least two stories in the first 10 pages of news in todays paper - YET - someone who is takes media hype with a grain of salt rather than outright panic is labelled as "irresponsible":rolleyes:
I am not throwing the toys away or demanding a refund. I'll keep them in the cupboard until things get a little clearer and then see what happens from there. if other people choose to react differently then isn't it their choice?? And isn't Bubhub all about understanding different parenting choices?
westerner
10-11-2007, 14:22
Well said tbj :yelclap::yelclap::yelclap:
Harlequin
11-11-2007, 01:02
I am not throwing the toys away or demanding a refund. I'll keep them in the cupboard until things get a little clearer and then see what happens from there. if other people choose to react differently then isn't it their choice?? And isn't Bubhub all about understanding different parenting choices?
I'm confused.... what's going to become clearer?
I thought it was pretty much done and dusted (ie the toys contain a drug-like substance that is highly dangerous to children), I don't understand what could possibly change about that? :confused: Not trying to have a go here by the way, just trying to understand why you would want to keep the toy instead of just getting a refund.
By all means keep it, its your choice. *shrug*
I just hope noone eats them! That would suck.
Edit: Do you mean you will keep them in storage until they work out if its only a certain batch that's effected?
I just read the courier mail article, hehe you are famous. :D
if it is only a certain batch though, how can you ever be certain that yours is not affected? I just think its too risky...
westerner
11-11-2007, 08:27
I just think its too risky...
Thats fine, and your more than entitled to feel this way.. :yes:
Doesn't mean everyone else has to agree with you and feel the same way.. :no:
Insulting peoples parenting skills based on there opinion isnt helpful..
Edit: Do you mean you will keep them in storage until they work out if its only a certain batch that's effected?
I just read the courier mail article, hehe you are famous. :D
Yes :) I will wait till they can determine if it is a batch issue. It seems strange that a toy that has been on the market for so long is only just now making kids sick. I mean Bindeez have been out for ages. I remember trying to buy some when they first came out and they had sold out on the shelves. This is one really popular product. I just find it hard to believe that it is only just now that kids have decided to eat them.
I am a little sceptical of mass recalls though having been involved in an industry where there was another mass recall a few years back and knowing perfectly well that it was done as a precaution and due to media hype rather than due to anything actually being wrong with the products. But that is just my experience and I can understand other parents concerns and that is fine!
And you sooo want my autograph now don't cha!! LOL:laughing:
Harlequin
11-11-2007, 14:27
They are probably worried that every Bindeez that was made recently is effected by the crappy glue.
Nothing wrong with taking precautions though, just look at what happened when they delayed the announcement... a couple of little kids got sick. So precaution can be good imho.
And yes, I expect an autograph in the mail post haste. :D
Thats fine, and your more than entitled to feel this way.. :yes:
Doesn't mean everyone else has to agree with you and feel the same way.. :no:
Insulting peoples parenting skills based on there opinion isnt helpful..whos parenting skills am I insulting?
My Step Mother thinks it could be a drug trafficking thing gone wrong.... batch mix up and all that.
Lol.. could be on to something..... :detective:
I had heard that the beads did not originally contain the GHB precursor, somewhere, someone in the manufacturing process has substituted the harmless chemical for the GHB precursor. They don't know how long ago. But if you think about it, the toy has been around for ages and only recently have there been incidents. They need to know when and how that happened before they can clarify the situation for us.
Cheers
reAllytee
11-11-2007, 15:32
My Step Mother thinks it could be a drug trafficking thing gone wrong.... batch mix up and all that.
Lol.. could be on to something..... :detective:
Yes im thinking that too !
ok, so here is another spin on things, I accept that some people with responsible older kids will not throw their bindeez out, thats their thing, but keep them away from my kids, I dont think thats too much to ask... I went to swimming lessons on monday, and there on the bench, for every one to see, height of a toddler, is a set of keys with some bindeez on the key chain, whats going to stop my bub going up there and sticking that in her mouth if I turn my back? guess I just cant turn my back anymore...
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