Discovery Giant Sensory Water Beads
Published 13 February 2019
Product
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.
Why it was recalled
If used as a sensory toy, the unexpanded balls may be swallowed and create a gastrointestinal blockage as they expand in the gut.
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.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.