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.
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

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

Updates to this page

Published 9 April 2026