Crystal Pearls 100g
Red expandable water beads sold as "Crystal Pearls" in 100g packages are being recalled because they expand more than 50% when wet. If a child swallows these beads, they can expand in the mouth or stomach and block the airway or intestines. The product doesn't meet toy safety requirements and has been withdrawn from retailers in Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom as of November 21, 2024.
- Product
- Red expandable water beads described as ‘crystal pearls', 100g. Crystal Pearls 100g. Defect: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Retailer Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market Date of entry into force: 21/11/2024
- Reason
- 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.
- 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/faa1e3ec-2aa1-4789-90a0-ed56644aef85