A4R · A4R Water Beads

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.

Published: 20 March 2026
Notifying authority: Ireland
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

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: 11/12/2025 · Type 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

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: SR/00816/26

Classification

Category: Toys
Risk type: Choking
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Multicoloured water beads, which grow when immersed in water. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0CHQVHH4L).