Explore Box 9 Chain Reactions
Choking, Injuries Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | SR/00969/25 |
| Brand | Letterbox Lab |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Choking, Injuries |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Published | 21 March 2025 |
Risk Description
The product contains water beads. The beads can be put into the mouth and swallowed by children. As the beads expand, it can cause fatal occlusion of the respiratory track or intestinal blockage.Moreover, the beads if swallowed in hydrated form, may block a young child's airway, leading to choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 28/01/2025
Product Description
Kids science kit for kids aged above six years, containing three experiments, one of which includes a small plastic bag of expanding water beads.