At least one child has died and others have been injured due to water bead toys like Orbeez. Now, a class action lawsuit has been filed against Orbeez by a group of parents.
Water beads kill children and should be banned, consumer advocates say
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Water Beads Pose a Serious Safety Risk to Children - Consumer Reports
Water Beads Pose a Serious Safety Risk to Children - Consumer Reports
My mouth began to burn': Sonoma State University faculty pelted with pepper spray, water gel beads during strike
Water beads can cause fatal blockages if ingested, but popular kids' toy still for sale - ABC News
Proposed Nationwide Ban on Water Beads Following Child Injuries and Fatality - Parker Waichman LLP
Target, Walmart stop selling water beads marketed to kids due to safety concerns
Orbeez Challenge: 4 teens facing charges after firing gel pellet gun at students, faculty
Water bead death: , Target, Walmart won't market water beads to children