Crystal Mud Sponge Water Beads
Crystal Mud Sponge Water Beads are small colorful beads that expand when wet and are being recalled. If a child swallows the beads, they can expand in the mouth or stomach and block the airway or intestines. The product was sold online, primarily through Vicedeal.com, and affected consumers are in Northern Ireland in the United Kingdom.
- Product
- Multicoloured water beads, which grow when immersed in water. Product sold online in particular via Vicedeal.com. Crystal Mud Sponge Water Beads
- Reason
- 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.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-04-10
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/3de4f5a2-c884-41e7-94a9-6a471cf6bbae