Product Safety Report: 60 Giant Jumbo Water Beads sold via OnBuy (2602-0245)
Product Safety Report for 60 Giant Jumbo Water Beads presenting a risk of injuries and asphyxiation.
Summary
Product: 60 Giant Jumbo Water Beads sold via OnBuy
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of injuries and asphyxiation, as it can block a young child’s airway if swallowed in its hydrated form.
Corrective action: The product is no longer available for sale.
Product information
| Type | Toys – Water Beads |
|---|---|
| Product Code (on packaging) | X001OG8VRL |
| Barcode | 5060733970914 |
| OnBuy Listing Number | 79612617 |
| OnBuy Listing Name | 60 Giant Jumbo Water Beads Magic Water Balls Crystal Non Toxic Bio Degradable Aqua Hydrogel For Table Centerpiece Vase Filler Party Decoration |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Multi-coloured water beads in plastic packaging with “Original Kikan” on the label. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of injuries and 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
The product is no longer available for sale.
Owners are advised to stop using the product and keep it out of the reach of young children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2602-0245
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards