10g Water Ball Beads · Choking
Product: Expandable toy beads · Brand not specified · 10g Water Ball Beads
Category: Decorative articles · United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Hazard: 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 nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Official action: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market Date of entry into force: 16/01/2026