Maak Colourful Water Beads
Maak Colourful Water Beads Recall Summary Maak Colourful Water Beads, sold primarily online through Amazon, are being recalled because they expand more than 50% when exposed to water. If swallowed, the beads can expand in a child's mouth or stomach due to contact with saliva or digestive fluids, potentially blocking the airway or intestines. The product does not meet UK toy safety standards and is being recalled in Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- Maak
- Product
- Multicoloured water beads, which grow when immersed in water. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0CKMRZLSS). Maak Colourful 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/98ee8188-854a-4c06-979a-c3770941211d