Water beads, which grow when immersed in water, sold in single-colour packs. Product sold online, in particular via www.desertcart.co.uk (unique product identifier: 575364947).
Name: Water Vase Filler Beads
Category: 10
Date: 2026-04-10
Product Category: Decorative articles
Risk Type: Choking
Danger: 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.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 14/01/2025
Description: Water beads, which grow when immersed in water, sold in single-colour packs. Product sold online, in particular via www.desertcart.co.uk (unique product identifier: 575364947).
Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Country of Origin: Unknown
Alert Type: Consumer
Alert Level: Serious risk
