Recalled from consumers
Voluntary measure
Notified by Ireland
Published 17 Mar 2026
SR/00816/26
A4R expandable toy recalled over choking risk
EU authorities recalled this product (A4R expandable toy) after it was found to pose a choking risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Multicoloured water beads, which grow when immersed in water. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0CHQVHH4L).
- Brand
- A4R
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
Choking
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.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
What the authorities did
Measure
Recall of the product from end users
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00816/26
View official notice ↗
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