Product Safety Report: 100pcs Jumbo Water Gel Jelly Beads for Vase, Round Gel Beads, 9-11mm sold via Shein (2605-0006)
Product Safety Report for 100pcs Jumbo Water Gel Jelly Beads for Vase, Round Gel Beads, 9-11mm presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation.
Summary
Product: 100pcs Jumbo Water Gel Jelly Beads for Vase, Round Gel Beads, 9-11mm sold via Shein
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of asphyxiation because if the product is swallowed in its hydrated form, it can block a young child’s airway.
Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Shein).
Product information
| Type | Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware – Flower/Plant Pots Replacement Parts/Accessories |
|---|---|
| Barcode | 2409230249105 |
| Shein SKU | sh2407026365253965 |
| Listing Name | 100pcs Jumbo Water Gel Jelly Beads for Vase, Round Gel Beads, 9-11mm |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | 100pcs pack of water beads for use in vase, supplied in plastic packaging. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of asphyxiation because if the product is swallowed in its hydrated form, it can 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 does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action
Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Shein).
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2605-0006
Notifying Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards