Product Safety Report: DOMESTAR Vase Fillers sold via Desertcart (2512-0238)
Product Safety Report for DOMESTAR Vase Fillers presenting a high risk of asphyxiation.
Summary
Product: DOMESTAR Vase Fillers sold via Desertcart
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of asphyxiation because 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 (Desertcart).
Product information
| Type | Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware - Flower/Plant Pots Replacement Parts/Accessories |
|---|---|
| Desertcart Listing Name | DOMESTAR 15000PCS Colorful Vase Fillers |
| Desertcart Product ID | 629743242 |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Product Description | 15,000 water beads of various colours (purple, blue, orange, yellow, pink) in a clear, plastic vacuum sealed bag. Packaging includes a card stating ‘Domestar’ on it. |
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Hazard
The product presents a high risk of asphyxiation because 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 (Desertcart).
Owners are advised to 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: 2512-0238
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards