Product Safety Report: 200Pcs Jumbo Water Beads sold via Shein (2604-0216)
Product Safety Report for 200Pcs Jumbo Water Beads presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation.
Summary
Product: 200Pcs Jumbo Water Beads sold via Shein
Hazard: The product presents a serious 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 - Flower/Plant Pots Replacement Parts/Accessories |
|---|---|
| Shein SKU | sh2405105001491158 |
| Other product code | PB2408210184541 |
| Full Shein listing name | 200Pcs Jumbo Water BeadsNon Toxic Giant Water Gel Beads For Home Decoration, Wedding Centerpieces, Plant Decoration, Vase Filler, Foot Spa |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Multicoloured jumbo water gel beads in plastic packaging. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious 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: 2604-0216
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards