Water hydrogel gun pellets
Multicoloured water beads, which grow when immersed in water, intended for use as ammunition in a toy rifle, 250 g.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Choking, Injuries
- Category
- Toys
- 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
- Unknown
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Warning consumers of the risks
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
What is this? These are small, water-absorbing pellets that grow much bigger when wet. They are sold as toy gun ammunition.
What's happening? The pellets can swell inside a child’s mouth or stomach. This may block the throat or intestines.
Does this affect me? If you have small children in Slovakia, check if these pellets are in your home.
What should I do? Stop children from playing with them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Injuries · Category: Toys · 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: Unknown
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