10g Water Ball Beads
10G Water Ball Beads Recall Summary Multicoloured water beads sold online (particularly on eBay) are being recalled because they expand when wet and can obstruct the airway or intestines if swallowed by a child. The product fails to meet toy safety standards. The recall affects products distributed in Northern Ireland in the United Kingdom.
- Product
- Multicoloured water beads, which grow when immersed in water. Product sold online, in particular via eBay (unique product identifier: 221801205449). 10g Water Ball Beads
- Reason
- The product expands 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 nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
- 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/ce718b92-7368-405b-8023-581162e5b26f