Product Safety Report: Maak Colourful Water Beads sold via Amazon (2602-0062)
Product Safety Report for Maak Colourful Water Beads presenting a serious risk of injuries and asphyxiation.
Summary
Product: Maak Colourful Water Beads
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of injuries and asphyxiation, as it can block a young child’s airway if swallowed in its hydrated form.
Corrective action: The product is no longer available for sale.
Product information
| Type | Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware - Ornament Accessories |
|---|---|
| Brand | Maak |
| Amazon ASIN | B0CKMRZLSS |
| Other Identifier | X0020K1BFJ |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Packet of multicoloured water beads (50,000pcs). |
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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 General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action
The product is no longer available for sale.
Owners are advised to stop using the product and keep it out of the reach of young children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2602-0062
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards