Expands when swallowed
70 official alerts and recalls concern products flagged for “expands when swallowed”: 54 from EU Safety Gate and 16 from US CPSC. The first dates from 16 December 2019, the latest from 17 September 2026. In the last four complete quarters there were 34, up from 10 in the four quarters before. The hazards named most often are choking (81%), injuries (69%) and entrapment (16%). 77% were for products made in China. 52% of the EU alerts were marked as sold online, and 30% name an online marketplace, most often Amazon, Shein and eBay. The most common outcome was withdrawn from the market (63% of EU alerts); 37% included a measure ordered by an authority. Chemicals named in the official risk descriptions include lead.
Official alerts and recalls per quarter
EU Safety GateUS CPSC
14
Q4 2026 is incomplete: counted to 1 October 2026.
Show the numbers by year
| Year | EU Safety Gate | US CPSC |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | 22 | 6 |
| 2025 | 7 | 8 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
Counts are alerts naming the platform in the official record, not all dangerous products sold there. Many records name no seller at all. How we count
Download these 70 alerts (CSV) English column names; reuse with attribution to the official sources.
| Date | Product | Platform | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-17 | Toyworld168 Recalls Rainbow Mystery Squishy Bun Toys Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Water Bead Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for ToysRainbow Mystery Squishy Bun Toys Why: Expands when swallowedRecalled from consumers | CPSC 26786 | |
| 2026-09-09 | Water beadsNon Toxic Water Gel Beads Kit 300pcs Giant & 20000 Small Gel Beads Variety of Gel BeadsBrand: LEECHE · model 1-21824487 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowedRemoved from online marketplace | SR/02404/26 | |
| 2026-09-03 | GIHNJSI Squeezy Dumplings Toys Recalled Due to Serious Ingestion, Choking and Obstruction Hazards; Sold on Amazon by ChenyuanhuiSqueezy Dumplings Why: Expands when swallowedRecalled from consumers |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Sold Online At: Amazon.com from May 2026 through June 2026 for about $20.Amazon → |
CPSC 26738 |
| 2026-09-03 | OKK Trading Recalls Rainbow Mystery Squishy Bun Toys Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Water Bead Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for ToysRainbow Mystery Squishy Bun Toys Why: Expands when swallowedRecalled from consumers | CPSC 26737 | |
| 2026-08-07 | Water beadsWater Beads (50,000 PcsBrand: Juncture Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowedRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market |
AmazonWording in the official record · listed in the official marketplace field onlineTrader: AmazonAmazon → |
SR/02136/26 |
| 2026-08-05 | Water beads50,000Pcs and 100Pcs Water BeadsBrand: JACISK · model XSZ01 · barcode X001KWB6WB Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowedWithdrawn from the market |
AmazonWording in the official record · listed in the official marketplace field onlineTrader: AmazonAmazon → |
SR/02143/26 |
| 2026-07-24 | Expandable beads200 Giant Large Water BeadsBrand: JACISK · model XSZ02 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowedWithdrawn from the market |
AmazonWording in the official record · listed in the official marketplace field onlineTrader: AmazonAmazon → |
SR/02113/26 |
| 2026-07-02 | Expandable toyGrowing unicorn animalsmodel HS-4978/864 · barcode 5865033230320 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowedWithdrawn from the market ordered | SR/01955/26 | |
| 2026-06-25 | Expandable beadsWater hydrogel gun pelletsmodel KIK KX4086 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowedRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market · Consumers warned | SR/01917/26 | |
| 2026-06-19 | Water beads100pcs Jumbo Water Gel Jelly Beads for Vase, Round Gel Beads, 9-11mm · barcode 2409230249105 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowedRecalled from consumers · Removed from online marketplace |
Shein |
SR/01851/26 |
| 2026-06-15 | Water beads200Pcs Jumbo Water Beads Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowedRemoved from online marketplace |
SheinWording in the official record · found in the product identifier Sold via Shein. Shein identifier: sh2405105001491158Shein → |
SR/01775/26 |
| 2026-06-09 | Expandable beadsHydrogel gun pellets for pistolsmodel YG78-70 · barcode 5903039745056 · batch 19062024 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowedRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market · Consumers warned | SR/01709/26 | |
| 2026-04-15 | Expandable beadsWater BeadsBrand: Comforder · model I4S K50g · barcode 8721046700861 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowedWithdrawn from the market · Consumers warned |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0D1KMJBWF).Amazon → |
SR/01146/26 |
| 2026-04-15 | Expandable beadsGel Water Beads 50,000pcs Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowedRemoved from online marketplace · Consumers warned | SR/01148/26 | |
| 2026-04-08 | Expandable beadsCrystal Mud Sponge Water Beads Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowedWithdrawn from the market | SR/01070/26 | |
| 2026-04-08 | Expandable beadsMaak Colourful Water BeadsBrand: Maak Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowedWithdrawn from the market |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0CKMRZLSS)Amazon → |
SR/01073/26 |
| 2026-04-08 | Expandable toy beads10g Water Ball Beads Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowedWithdrawn from the market |
eBayWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via eBay (unique product identifier: 221801205449).eBay → |
SR/00993/26 |
| 2026-04-07 | Expandable beadsWater Vase Filler Beads Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowedRemoved from online marketplace | SR/00992/26 | |
| 2026-04-07 | Expandable beadsCrystal Pearls 100g · barcode 5055141691544 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowedWithdrawn from the market ordered | SR/01045/26 | |
| 2026-04-07 | Expandable toyWater Beads 50000pcs Brand: POLYPLAS Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowedRemoved from online marketplace |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via PGC Hut Limited and Amazon (ASIN: B0CPCMCJ4R).Amazon → |
SR/00991/26 |
| 2026-04-07 | Toy gunAutomatic Electric Gel Ball Blaster · barcode 9778354766743 Why: Expands when swallowedRemoved from online marketplace | SR/01005/26 | |
| 2026-04-07 | Expandable toySkillmatics Aqua Puffs ‘Watch Your Art Grow’Brand: Skillmatics · barcode 8904279510043 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowedImport rejected at the border ordered | SR/01001/26 | |
| 2026-03-26 | Expandable toyHydrogel Water Beads Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowedWithdrawn from the market | SR/00929/26 | |
| 2026-03-25 | Expandable toy A4R Water BeadsBrand: A4R · barcode X001V59DJ5 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowedRecalled from consumers · Removed from online marketplace |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0CHQVHH4L).Amazon → |
SR/00816/26 |
| 2026-03-19 | Expandable toy10000pcs Multi-Colour Water Absorbent Beads Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowedRemoved from online marketplace |
SheinWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Shein (unique product identifier: sh2406158688698523) and ZhengzhShein → |
SR/00824/26 |
| 2026-02-26 | Sanven Technology Recalls Vevor Baby Gates Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Entrapment Hazard; Violates Mandatory Standard for Gates and EnclosuresVevor Retractable Baby Gates Why: Expands when swallowed · Fingers, limbs or head can be trappedRecalled from consumers |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Online at Amazon.com, Homedepot.com, Vevor.com, Walmart.com and Wayfair.comAmazon →WalmartWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Online at Amazon.com, Homedepot.com, Vevor.com, Walmart.com and Wayfair.com from December 2023 through December 202Walmart → |
CPSC 26264 |
| 2026-01-22 | Aborder Products Recalls Cumbor Retractable Safety Gates Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death to Children from Entrapment; Violates Mandatory Standard for Gates and EnclosuresCumbor Retractable Safety Gates Why: Expands when swallowed · Fingers, limbs or head can be trappedRecalled from consumers |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Online at Amazon.com in September 2025 for about $40.Amazon → |
CPSC 26209 |
| 2026-01-08 | Infant Innovations Recalls BabyBond Retractable Safety Gates Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death to Children from Entrapment; Violates Mandatory Standard for Gates and EnclosuresBabyBond Retractable Safety Gates Why: Expands when swallowed · Fingers, limbs or head can be trappedRecalled from consumers | CPSC 26168 | |
| 2025-11-26 | Ikuso Safety Gates Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death to Children from Entrapment; Violates Mandatory Standard for Gates and Enclosures; Sold on Amazon by IkusoIkuso Safety Gates Why: Expands when swallowed · Fingers, limbs or head can be trappedRecalled from consumers |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Amazon.com from August 2025 through October 2025 for between $75 aAmazon → |
CPSC 26114 |
| 2025-11-20 | Expandable toyXL Water Gel Beadsmodel E10262 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowedRemoved from online marketplace ordered | SR/04145/25 | |
| 2025-11-20 | Expandable toy5000pcs/bag Crystal Soil Hydrogel Polymer Water Beads Flower Wedding Decoration Growing Water BallsBrand: WITUSE · model EQF385 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowedRemoved from online marketplace ordered | SR/04154/25 | |
| 2025-10-17 | Toy expandable figurinesGrowing unicorn animalsmodel H-1A · batch VA25698-5 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowedWithdrawn from the market ordered | SR/03637/25 | |
| 2025-10-09 | Mom Genius Recalls Retractable Safety Gates Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment; Violates Mandatory Standard for Gates and EnclosuresMom Genius Retractable Safety Gates Why: Expands when swallowed · Fingers, limbs or head can be trappedRecalled from consumers |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Purchasingpower.com and Perpay.com from MAmazon →WalmartWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Purchasingpower.com and Perpay.com from March 2024 thrWalmart → |
CPSC 26014 |
| 2025-10-07 | Toy gun setPistol Crystal Bullet Gunmodel 1092 · barcode 2419720510924 · batch 518A Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowedWithdrawn from the market ordered | SR/03524/25 | |
| 2025-07-24 | LIVACTI Retractable Safety Gates Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment; Violates Mandatory Standard for Gates and Enclosures; Sold on Amazon by Qeyan and YanyannyLIVACTI Retractable Safety Gates Why: Expands when swallowed · Fingers, limbs or head can be trappedRecalled from consumers |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Amazon from December 2024 through April 2025 for between $55 and $Amazon → |
CPSC 25401 |
| 2025-07-22 | Expandable toyWater BeadsBrand: JACISK · model XSZ01 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowedImport rejected at the border ordered |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.Amazon → |
SR/02746/25 |
| 2025-07-10 | Dearlomum Retractable Safety Gates Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death to Children from Entrapment Hazard; Violates Federal Standard for Gates and Enclosures; Sold on Amazon by SignbabyDearlomum Retractable Safety Gates Why: Expands when swallowed · Fingers, limbs or head can be trappedRecalled from consumers |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Amazon from December 2024 through May 2025 for between $33 and $38Amazon → |
CPSC 25385 |
| 2025-05-15 | Child Safety Gates Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Fall Hazards; Violations of Federal Regulation for Gates and Enclosures; Imported by Yiwu Baili Import and Export; Sold on Amazon.comChild Safety Gates Why: Expands when swallowed · Fingers, limbs or head can be trappedRecalled from consumers |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers closures; Imported by Yiwu Baili Import and Export; Sold on Amazon.comAmazon → |
CPSC 25286 |
| 2025-03-13 | Safety Gates Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death to Children from Entrapment Hazard; Violation of Federal Regulation for Gates and Enclosures; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by HabiLife DirectRetractable Safety Gates Why: Expands when swallowed · Fingers, limbs or head can be trappedRecalled from consumers |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers Amazon.com from September 2024 through January 2025 for between $3Amazon → |
CPSC 25178 |
| 2025-03-12 | Experimental toy setExplore Box 9 Chain ReactionsBrand: Letterbox Lab · batch 09/07/10/24/39 Why: Expands when swallowedConsumers warned | SR/00969/25 | |
| 2025-02-20 | SuperATV Recalls Carrier Bearings for Polaris RZR XP and Turbo S Recreational Off Highway Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn HazardsSuperATV carrier bearings for Polaris RZR XP Turbo or Turbo S Recreational Off Highway Vehicles (ROVs) Why: Expands when swallowedRecalled from consumers | CPSC 25150 | |
| 2025-02-06 | UVIPC Baby Gates Recalled Due to Entrapment Hazard; Violation of Federal Regulations for Gates and Enclosures; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by XianshengyouliUVIPC Baby Gates Why: Expands when swallowed · Fingers, limbs or head can be trappedRecalled from consumers |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers http://www.amazon.com from November 2022 through September 2024 for between $Amazon → |
CPSC 25122 |
| 2025-01-22 | Toy gunGelStrike Delta Blaster Lave Red · barcode 810061095187 Why: Expands when swallowed · Projectiles hit too hard · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market ordered | OR/00011/25 | |
| 2024-10-31 | Sanven Technology Recalls Vevor Baby Gates Due to Entrapment Hazard; Violation of Federal Regulations for Gates and EnclosuresVevor Baby Gates Why: Expands when swallowed · Fingers, limbs or head can be trappedRecalled from consumers |
AliExpressWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers eBay.com, AliExpress.com, and Overstock.com from February 2024 through May 2024AliExpress →eBayWording in the official record · found in the recall's list of sellers eBay.com, AliExpress.com, and Overstock.com from February 2024 teBay → |
CPSC 25029 |
| 2024-05-24 | Toy gun setGelblasterz iron hand shooter Why: Expands when swallowed · Projectiles hit too hardWithdrawn from the market ordered | A11/00061/24 | |
| 2023-12-20 | Gel blasterM82 Gel Blaster Why: Expands when swallowed · Projectiles hit too hard · Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales stopped | A11/00136/23 | |
| 2023-12-13 | Expandable toyGrowing Pet Eten-Em Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowedWithdrawn from the market ordered | A12/03036/23 | |
| 2023-11-09 | Expandable toyDinosaur EggBrand: Kim'play · model Référence 300058 · barcode 3225433000589 Why: Expands when swallowedRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market | A12/02661/23 | |
| 2023-10-27 | Toy gunGel Ball Blaster (VZ61 Gel Blaster - Groen (+11.000 Orbeez)) Why: Expands when swallowed · Projectiles hit too hard · Restricted chemical above the legal limitSales stopped | A11/00115/23 | |
| 2023-09-14 | Buffalo Games Recalls Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kits Due to Serious Ingestion, Choking and Obstruction Hazards; One Infant Death Reported; Sold Exclusively at TargetChuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kits · barcode 079346627035 Why: Expands when swallowedRecalled from consumers | CPSC 23286 | |
| 2022-10-06 | Expandable toyFish Egg Growing PetBrand: CLOWN POLSKA · model C5702 · barcode 5902510217020 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowedWithdrawn from the market · Consumers warned ordered | A12/01383/22 | |
| 2022-09-30 | Expandable toyGrowing pet flamingomodel BZES7155 · barcode 5902496133710, 5902510217013, 5902719707155 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowedProduct destroyed · Withdrawn from the market · Consumers warned ordered | A12/00836/22 | |
| 2022-08-03 | Exapandable toyGrowing Egg Turtlemodel 2534214 · barcode 8719987185809 · batch 389365 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowed · Breaks or collapsesRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market · Consumers warned ordered | A12/01121/22 | |
| 2022-08-03 | Expandable toySURPRISE SPIDERmodel 2018-70 · barcode 5999860554431 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowed · Breaks or collapsesWithdrawn from the market · Consumers warned ordered | A12/01119/22 | |
| 2022-08-03 | Expandable toyAlien Eggmodel 2018-45 · barcode 5999860554448 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowed · Breaks or collapsesWithdrawn from the market · Consumers warned ordered | A12/01120/22 | |
| 2022-05-25 | Plastic toyTerrorist Spidermodel TA119 · barcode 5903268204997 Why: Expands when swallowedWithdrawn from the market · Consumers warned ordered | A12/00758/22 | |
| 2022-03-09 | Expandable toyGrowing Pet Brand: BIGTOYS · model BZES1683 · barcode 5902719761683 Why: Expands when swallowedWithdrawn from the market · Consumers warned ordered | A12/00389/22 | |
| 2021-06-01 | Expandable toyGrowing Pet / Chelonian Eggmodel BZES6614 · barcode EAN 5901986746614 Why: Expands when swallowedWithdrawn from the market | A12/00782/21 | |
| 2021-06-01 | Expandable toyGrowing petmodel ITEM N0: LSB1375-2 · barcode EAN 5902729420167 Why: Expands when swallowedWithdrawn from the market | A12/00786/21 | |
| 2021-06-01 | Expandable toyGrowing petmodel ITEM N0: LSB1375-1 · barcode EAN 5902729420150 Why: Expands when swallowedWithdrawn from the market | A12/00787/21 | |
| 2021-05-27 | Expandable toyHatching Eggs Llama Seriesmodel ADR20945 · barcode EAN 5903321116427 Why: Expands when swallowedProduct destroyed · Withdrawn from the market | A12/00718/21 | |
| 2021-05-18 | Expandable toyGrowing Pet / Jajomodel #9001B · barcode 5902734390899 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowedWithdrawn from the market | A12/00673/21 | |
| 2021-04-29 | Expandable toyGinormous Unicorn Eggmodel ADR20944 · barcode EAN: 5903321116410 Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowedProduct destroyed · Withdrawn from the market | A12/00584/21 | |
| 2021-03-25 | Expandable toyFish Egg Growing PetBrand: BIGTOYS · model BZES6430, NR: FU01 · barcode EAN 5901986746430 Why: Expands when swallowedProduct destroyed · Withdrawn from the market | A12/00428/21 | |
| 2020-05-20 | Toy gunUZIBrand: Gel Soft · model USB Chargeable Graffiti Kids Full Auto Soft Water Crystal Ball Toy Gun · barcode 5060542681599 · batch KH048205/6801 Why: Expands when swallowedRemoved from online marketplace |
eBayWording in the official record · found in the official product description The product was sold online, in particular via eBay.eBay → |
A12/00764/20 |
| 2020-05-20 | Expandable toyInsta-Snow Powder · barcode 851724001213 · batch #5225TEU Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowedRemoved from online marketplace |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description The product was sold online, in particular via Amazon.Amazon → |
A11/00051/20 |
| 2020-04-30 | Expandable toyDinosaur Egg Why: Small parts or stuffing can be swallowed · Expands when swallowedRemoved from online marketplace ordered |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description The product was sold online, in particular via Amazon.Amazon → |
A12/00665/20 |
| 2020-04-30 | Expandable toyJelly Growing Sea Life Creatures · barcode 6948558765542 · batch 2158-2 Why: Expands when swallowedRemoved from online marketplace ordered |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description a 24 unit set, and was also sold online, in particular via Amazon.Amazon → |
A12/00664/20 |
| 2020-02-20 | Toy gun setSuper GunBrand: P.H. Kris - Taem · model ITEM N° 00-73054, N°Y802 · barcode 5906160273054 Why: Expands when swallowedWithdrawn from the market | A12/00255/20 | |
| 2019-12-16 | Expandable toyFairy Egg / Growing PetBrand: Tasso · model QX2722-16 · barcode 5902734396006 Why: Expands when swallowedWithdrawn from the market | A12/00040/19 |