Skillmatics expandable toy stopped at the EU border over choking risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (Skillmatics expandable toy) after it was found to pose a choking and injury risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Aqua figures, made of paper, including a string and key rings, which grow when immersed in water.
- Brand
- Skillmatics
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
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.
What the authorities did
Source
Last synced 3 Oct 2026, 02:30 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.