Product Safety Report: 10g Water Ball Beads sold via eBay (2510-0041)
Product Safety Report for 10g Water Ball Beads presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation.
Summary
Product: 10g Water Ball Beads sold via eBay
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 product is no longer available for sale.
Product information
| Type | Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware - Ornament Accessories |
|---|---|
| eBay Item Number | 221801205449 |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product Description | Multi-coloured water beads sold in a clear plastic bag. |
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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. Improvements are also required to product labelling and marking.
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
The product is no longer available for sale.
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.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2510-0041
Notified by: Office of Product Safety and Standards