Discovery Giant Sensory Water Beads

Official notice

13 Feb 2019

Last checked

13 Feb 2019

Risk not stated by sourceACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns Discovery Giant Sensory Water Beads. If swallowed, the balls can become large enough to create a gastrointestinal blockage causing vomiting, severe discomfort and dehydration and may need to be surgically removed. Published 2019-02-13.

What to do now

Consumers should cease using the Discovery Giant Sensory Water Beads as toys or playthings immediately. If consumers suspect their child has swallowed these water balls, they should seek medical attention immediately. Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. For further information consumers should contact Zart Art on 03 9890 1867 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5pm EST).

Recall number

a8742699-315f-4b1f-b0fc-7c55c53ba056

Official notice

2019-02-13

The hazard

If swallowed, the balls can become large enough to create a gastrointestinal blockage causing vomiting, severe discomfort and dehydration and may need to be surgically removed.

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Affected products

Product 1

The beads expand when water is added, reaching 3cm in diameter. The balls are used for flower arranging, soil wetting and decoration. The beads are also used by children as a sensory toy. When expanded, the lifespan of the balls is two years.

Risk / hazard

If swallowed, the balls can become large enough to create a gastrointestinal blockage causing vomiting, severe discomfort and dehydration and may need to be surgically removed.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

AU · Australia

Affected area 1

AU · Australia

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

KIDS

Classification

Novelty toys, Toys that expand in water

App estimate

unspecified

Recall details

Recall number

a8742699-315f-4b1f-b0fc-7c55c53ba056

Classification

Novelty toys, Toys that expand in water

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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