XL Water Gel Beads

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: 28 November 2025
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: Other. Category of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace. Date of entry into force: 23/09/2025

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: SR/04145/25
Model: E10262

Classification

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

Product description

Set of 1800 water beads which grow when immersed in water. Product sold online, in particular via www.desertcart.be.