A4R Water Beads · Choking
Product: Expandable toy · A4R · A4R Water Beads
Category: Toys · Ireland
Hazard: 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.
Official action: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 11/12/2025Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other Category of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace Date of entry into force: 11/12/2025