Product Safety Report: 60,000 Water Gel Beads (2603-0221)
Product Safety Report for 60,000 Water Gel Beads presenting a risk of asphyxiation.
Summary
Product: 60,000 Water Gel Beads
Hazard: The product presents a 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 (Desertcart)
Product information
| Type | Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware - Flower/Plant Pots Replacement Parts/Accessories |
|---|---|
| Desertcart Listing Name | 60,000 pcs Water Gel Beads Non Toxic, Water Beads Kit, Water Gel Beads for Vases, Rainbow Mix Beads Growing Balls, Water Beads Pack for Vase Filler, Plant, Wedding and Home Vase Decoration |
| Desertcart Product ID | 618880705 |
| Other Product Identifier | 1-21951858 (GB) |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product Description | Clear pack of 60,000 multicoloured water beads. |
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Hazard
The product presents a 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 (Desertcart).
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2603-0221
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards