Choking

Expandable beads

Expandable beads
Case number
SR/00992/26
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 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): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 14/01/2025

Water beads, which grow when immersed in water, sold in single-colour packs. Product sold online, in particular via www.desertcart.co.uk (unique product identifier: 575364947).