SR/00824/2619 March 2026

Expandable toy

10000pcs Multi-Colour Water Absorbent Beads

ToysChokingInjuries

Country of origin: People's Republic of China
Notifying country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Sold online: Yes

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What is the danger

The product expands more than 50% in size when in contact with water. If a child puts it in the mouth or swallows it, the contact with saliva or stomach liquids will cause the product to expand, which can result in occlusion of the respiratory track or intestinal blockage.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.

Measures taken

Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace Voluntary measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 19 May 2025

Product

Description: Water beads which grow when immersed in water. Product sold online, in particular via Shein (unique product identifier: sh2406158688698523) and Zhengzhou Junhan International Trade.
Packaging: Clear plastic bag.

Original source

Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.

Alert number: SR/00824/26 ↗
Weekly report: Report-2026-12
Published: 19 March 2026
Modified: 26 March 2026
Corrigendum: Notification SR/00900/26: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the adopted measures. Notification SR/00859/26: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been withdrawn.