Product Safety Report: Crystal Mud Sponge Water Beads sold via Vicedeal (2508-0085)
Product Safety Report for Crystal Mud Sponge Water Beads presenting a serious risk of injuries and asphyxiation.
Summary
Product: Crystal Mud Sponge Water Beads sold via Vicedeal
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.
Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Vicedeal).
Product information
| Type | Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware - Flower/Plant Pots Replacement Parts/Accessories |
|---|---|
| Vicedeal Listing Name | Crystal Mud Sponge Crystal Clay Gas Bubble Water Suction Bead Soil Cultivation Growth |
| SKU | 8799083463308 |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product Description | Water beads sold in clear plastic packets. |
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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 Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective action
The product is no longer available for sale.
Owners should stop using the product immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2508-0085
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards