Choking, Injuries

Expandable beads

Maak
Expandable beads
Case number
SR/01073/26
Category
Decorative articles
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Country of origin
Unknown
Published
2026-04-10

⚠️ Risk

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.

Measures

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 01/02/2026

Multicoloured water beads, which grow when immersed in water. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0CKMRZLSS)