Product Safety Report: A4R Water Beads sold via Amazon (2512-0167)
Product Safety Report for A4R Water Beads presenting a high risk of asphyxiation.
Summary
Product: A4R Water Beads sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of asphyxiation.
Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Product information
| Type | Toys - Water Beads |
|---|---|
| Brand | A4R |
| Barcode | X001V59DJ5 |
| ASIN | B0CHQVHH4L |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Multicoloured water gel beads packaged in a multicoloured plastic bottle. |
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Hazard
The product presents a high 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
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
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.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2512-0167
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards