The popular children's toy Bindeez has been recalled and banned from sale due to health concerns, after it was revealed that ingesting said product can cause it to form into a chemical similar to the illegal drug known as GBH (Grievous Bodily Harm).

I spoke to an Ebay power user today who says sales of Bindeez plummeted from over 100 items to a mere 10 in a very short time span, indicating people were keen to offload the potentially dangerous toys before news of the ban became too wide spread.

Due to the insane popularity of the 2007 toy of the year, it won't be surprising if the ban ruins Christmas for a lot of families. Speaking as a Father with 2 daughters who are mental for Bindeez and own more than I have had hot dinners, I won't miss finding the tiny round coloured balls in my shoes, chair, pockets, breakfast cereal etc.

More at ABC News:

• Bindeez banned over GHB fears
• Bindeez toys banned in WA