Juncture — Water Beads (50,000 Pcs
50.000 colourful water beads.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Choking, Injuries
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Hazard
- The product expands in size 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
- People's Republic of China
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? These are tiny plastic balls called water beads. They grow much bigger when they touch water.
What's happening? They can be a choking or blockage danger if a child puts them in their mouth or swallows them.
Does this affect me? If you have young children at home, keep these beads away from them.
What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Injuries · Category: Decorative articles · Hazard: The product expands in size 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: People's Republic of China
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