Choking, Injuries

Expandable beads

Expandable beads
Číslo případu
SR/01070/26
Kategorie
Decorative articles
Cílová skupina
Consumer
Notifikující země
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Země původu
Unknown
Zveřejněno
2026-04-10

⚠️ Riziko

The product expands more than 50% in size when in contact with water. If a child puts the product in the mouth or swallows it, contact with saliva or stomach liquids will cause the product to expand, which can result in occlusion of the respiratory tract or intestinal blockage. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.

Opatření

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 15/05/2025

Multicoloured water beads, which grow when immersed in water. Product sold online in particular via Vicedeal.com.