EU Safety Gate · Report-2026-14
POLYPLAS · Water Beads 50000pcs
The product expands 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 nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
- Published
- 10 April 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: 23/01/2026
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- SR/00991/26
Classification
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Risk type
- Choking
- Country of origin
- Not published
Product description
Multicoloured water beads, which grow when immersed in water. Product sold online, in particular via PGC Hut Limited and Amazon (ASIN: B0CPCMCJ4R).
