InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : Red expandable water beads described as ‘crystal pearls’, 100g.
Red expandable water beads described as ‘crystal pearls’, 100g.
Name: Crystal Pearls 100g
Category: 10
Date: 2026-04-10
Product Category: Decorative articles
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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 21/11/2024
Description: Red expandable water beads described as ‘crystal pearls’, 100g.
Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Country of Origin: Unknown
Alert Type: Consumer
Alert Level: Serious risk
