Product Safety Report: 50,000pc Water Beads sold via Amazon (2508-0084)
Product Safety Report for 50,000pc Water Beads sold via Amazon presenting a risk of asphyxiation.
Summary
Product: 50,000pc Water Beads sold via Amazon
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 product is no longer available for sale.
Product information
| Type | Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware – Flower/Plant Pots Replacement Parts/Accessories |
|---|---|
| Amazon ASIN | B08X7G68SF |
| Amazon Listing Name | TBST Water Beads, 50,000 Pcs Colorful Water Crystal Beads, Gel Soil Water, Stress Relief Crystal Bea |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product Description | Multi-coloured 50,000pc of water beads sold in clear plastic tub. |
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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 product is no longer available for sale. We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2508-0084
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards