EU Safety Gate · Report-2026-12
10000pcs Multi-Colour Water Absorbent Beads
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. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
- Published
- 27 March 2026
- Notifying authority
- United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
Check the authority measure and original alert.
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: 19/05/2025
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- SR/00824/26
Classification
- Category
- Toys
- Risk type
- Choking, Injuries
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
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.