Two prominent retailers are removing a well-liked children’s toy from their toy sections.
Walmart and Amazon have announced the discontinuation of water beads marketed to children due to safety concerns and reported incidents of serious injuries. These small, colorful balls, known for their high absorbency, pose a risk to children if ingested. Despite their seemingly harmless nature, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in the United States has reported 4,500 emergency room visits related to water beads in the past four years.