Product Safety Report: 50 Big Jumbo Half Dry Water Beads sold via eBay (2605-0042)
Product Safety Report for 50 Big Jumbo Half Dry Water Beads presenting a high risk of asphyxiation.
Summary
Product: 50 Big Jumbo Half Dry Water Beads sold via eBay
Hazard: The product presents a high 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 (eBay).
Product information
| Type | Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware - Ornament Accessories |
|---|---|
| eBay item number | 304810967282 |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product Description | Large water beads sold in a transparent plastic bag. |
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Hazard
The product presents a high 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
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Owners should stop using this product immediately, keep it out of reach out children, and contact the distributor for redress.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2605-0042
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards