Hydrogel Water Beads
Water beads, which grow when immersed in water, sold with a flower nutrient solution. Product sold online, in particular via OnBuy.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Choking
- Category
- Toys
- Hazard
- 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.
- Origin
- Unknown
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Withdrawal of the product from market
What is this? Hydrogel water beads are small, squishy balls that grow much bigger when they touch water.
What's happening? These beads can be dangerous if a child puts them in their mouth or swallows them. They may swell inside the body and block the throat or stomach.
Does this affect me? This is a risk for young children who might play with or swallow the beads.
What should I do? Keep these beads away from children. If a child swallows one, call a doctor or pharmacist right away.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: 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. · Origin: Unknown
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