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Expandable beads JACISK “200 Giant Large Water Beads” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02113/26
Summary
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. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation.
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Product
Expandable beads — JACISK
- Brand
- JACISK
- Name / model
- 200 Giant Large Water Beads · XSZ02
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Pack of 200 multicoloured water beads.
- Sold online: Amazon(ASIN: B0BFB2QYBX) /
What is the risk?
- 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. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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