Serious riskSerious risk
EU Safety Gate · Report-2026-14
Crystal Mud Sponge 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
- 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 15/05/2025
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- SR/01070/26
Classification
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Risk type
- Choking, Injuries
- Country of origin
- Not published
Product description
Multicoloured water beads, which grow when immersed in water. Product sold online in particular via Vicedeal.com.