Expandable beads
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 requir
Event record
- severitySevere
- typerecall
- placeUnited Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
- sourceEU Safety Gate (European Commission)
- first seen2026-10-14
- rendered2026-10-14 07:52 UTC
- categoryDecorative articles
- riskChoking
- measuresType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Retailer Category of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace Date of entry into force: 14/01/2025
- country of originUnknown
- caseSR/00992/26
What to do
- Check the model, batch and serial number against the official notice.
- Stop using the product and follow the stated remedy.
- Report incidents to the national market surveillance authority.
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Where did this happen?
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland.
What should I do?
Check the model, batch and serial number against the official notice. Stop using the product and follow the stated remedy. Report incidents to the national market surveillance authority.