Product Safety Report: POLYPLAS Water Beads 50000pcs sold via Amazon (2510-0085)
Product Safety Report for POLYPLAS Water Beads 50000pcs presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation.
Summary
Product: POLYPLAS Water Beads 50000pcs sold via Amazon
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 (Amazon).
Product information
| Type | Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware - Ornament Accessories |
|---|---|
| Amazon Listing Name | POLYPLAS 50000 Pcs & 100 Large Water Beads |
| ASIN | B0CPCMCJ4R |
| Other Product Identifier | X001X1JPXB |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product Description | Multi-coloured water beads sold in a clear plastic bag. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious 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 (Amazon).
Consumers should keep this product out of the reach of young children and contact the distributor they purchased from for redress.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2510-0085
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards