A4R – Expandable toy
Name: A4R Water Beads
Category: 10
Date: 2026-03-20
Product Category: Toys
Risk Type: Choking
Danger: 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.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 11/12/2025Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 11/12/2025
Description: Multicoloured water beads, which grow when immersed in water. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0CHQVHH4L).
Notifying Country: Ireland
Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
Alert Type: Consumer
Alert Level: Serious risk
