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🧸 Product UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC April 10, 2026

Skillmatics — Skillmatics Aqua Puffs ‘Watch Your Art Grow’

Aqua figures, made of paper, including a string and key rings, which grow when immersed in water.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Skillmatics — Skillmatics Aqua Puffs ‘Watch Your Art Grow’
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking, Injuries
Category
Toys
Hazard
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. Moreover, the product can generate small parts that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Importer) Import rejected at border
Barcode (GTIN): 8904279510043
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This alert was reported 47 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026
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What is this? This is a toy called Skillmatics Aqua Puffs ‘Watch Your Art Grow’. It is a small, dry piece that grows big when it touches water.

What's happening? The toy can grow more than half its size when wet. If a child puts it in their mouth or swallows it, it may expand inside and cause harm.

Does this affect me? This affects children who play with this toy, especially in the United Kingdom.

What should I do? Stop using the toy right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any concerns.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Injuries · Category: Toys · Hazard: 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. Moreover, the product can generate small parts that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
April 10, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10097966

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Skillmatics — Skillmatics Aqua Puffs ‘Watch Your Art Grow’. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Injuries · Category: Toys · Hazard: 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,...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 10, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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