A4R — Expandable toy — A4R Water Beads

Official action

Source. EU Safety Gate

Official identifier. SR/00816/26

Date. 2026-03-20

Jurisdiction. Ireland

Hazard (official). The product expands more than 50% 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. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.

Action / remedy (official). Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 11/12/2025Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 11/12/2025

Brand (official or joined product row). A4R

GTIN. X001V59DJ5

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