Girls Creator Magical Water Beads Soothing Spa
- Affected
- A battery-operated pink foot spa toy with accessories of nail varnish, slippers, files and stickers. Multicolour cardboard packaging.
- The problem
- The product presents a serious health risk as it includes water beads that expand to more than 50% of their original size within 12 hours of soaking them in water.
- What to do
- The import has been rejected at the border
Product information
| Type | Toys – Magical Water Beads Soothing Spa |
|---|---|
| Brand | Girls Creator |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A battery-operated pink foot spa toy with accessories of nail varnish, slippers, files and stickers. Multicolour cardboard packaging. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to product image and PDF |
Hazard
The product presents a serious health risk as it includes water beads that expand to more than 50% of their original size within 12 hours of soaking them in water. If the small, dehydrated beads are swallowed by a young child, the bead may expand inside the digestive tract causing a blockage. The product also presents a risk of asphyxiation as if a bead is swallowed in its hydrated form, it may block a young child’s airway.
OPSS has published a Product Safety Alert for water beads, which can be accessed at: https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-safety-alert-water-beads-psa7.
The product is also considered to be a cosmetic intended for children, but did not have the required labelling for cosmetic products.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 or Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2502-0063
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 13 March 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.