Product Safety Report: Mr. Pen Water Beads sold via Desertcart (2512-0286)
Product Safety Report for Mr. Pen Water Beads presenting a high risk of asphyxiation.
Summary
Product: Mr. Pen Water Beads sold via Desertcart
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of asphyxiation.
Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Desertcart).
Product information
| Type | Decorative articles - Flower/Plant Pots Replacement Parts/Accessories |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mr. Pen |
| Desertcart ID | 615483580 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Rainbow coloured mix of water gel beads for vases packaged in a vacuum sealed plastic bag. |
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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 (Desertcart).
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: 2512-0286
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards