Sealed Still Counts
The rule covers contained beads in stress balls and squishies, not just loose beads.
The Gauge Test
Beads are hydrated to full size and passed through a 5.0 mm funnel gauge.
Fills That Pass
TPR gel, PU foam, silicone, solid micro-beads.
Labels and CPC
Warning label text and the CPC citation are mandatory.
Source: U.S. CPSC recall notices of 3 Sept 2026 and 16 CFR 1250.4 (Federal Register, 12 Dec 2025).