Product Safety Report: 110,000 Pcs Clear Water Beads sold via Shein (2604-0218)
Product Safety Report for 110,000 Pcs Clear Water Beads presenting a high risk of asphyxiation.
Summary
Product: 110,000 Pcs Clear Water Beads sold via Shein
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of asphyxiation. If the product is swallowed in its hydrated form, it can block a young child’s airway.
Corrective action: We recommend owners stop using this product immediately and keep it out of the reach of young children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Shein).
Product information
| Type | Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware - Ornament Accessories |
|---|---|
| Shein SKU | sh2407125001787408 |
| Other product code | PB2409070290330 |
| Full Shein listing name | ‘110,000 Pcs ClearWater Beads For Vases Gel Water Gel Beads For Vase Filler Plant Floating Beads Pearls Floating Candles Wedding And Home Decoration’ |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Clear water gel beads in plastic packaging. |
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Hazard
The product presents a high risk of asphyxiation. 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
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately and keep it out of the reach of young 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: 2604-0218
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards