Hydrogel Water Beads
Hydrogel Water Beads Recall Summary Water beads that expand when wet are being recalled because they can swell inside a child's mouth or stomach if swallowed, potentially blocking the airway or intestines. The product, sold online particularly through OnBuy and sometimes packaged with flower nutrient solution, does not meet toy safety standards. The recall affects products distributed in the United Kingdom, specifically Northern Ireland.
- Product
- Water beads, which grow when immersed in water, sold with a flower nutrient solution. Product sold online, in particular via OnBuy. Hydrogel Water 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.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-04-03
- 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/efcce995-21ed-4bd6-bb9f-7a6283c4a742