Crystal Pearls 100g

The product expands more than 50% in size when in contact with water. If a child puts the product in their 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: 10 April 2026
Notifying authority: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Retailer. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 21/11/2024

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: SR/01045/26
Check-digit validated barcodes: 5055141691544

Classification

Category: Decorative articles
Risk type: Choking
Country of origin: Not published

Product description

Red expandable water beads described as ‘crystal pearls', 100g.