Skillmatics Aqua Puffs ‘watch Your Art Grow’

Summary Skillmatics Aqua Puffs 'Watch Your Art Grow' water-expanding figures are being recalled because they expand more than 50% when wet, which could cause choking or intestinal blockage if swallowed by a child. The product also sheds small detachable parts that pose a choking hazard. This recall affects products distributed in the United Kingdom regarding Northern Ireland.

Recalling firm

Skillmatics

Product

Aqua figures, made of paper, including a string and key rings, which grow when immersed in water. Skillmatics Aqua Puffs ‘Watch Your Art Grow’. Defect: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer Category of measure(s): Import rejected at border Date of entry into force: 22/12/2025

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. Moreover, the product can generate small parts that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. 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/fca731f1-950e-4036-9686-7082722fcde1