Product Safety Report: Rainbow Mix Jelly Water Gel Beads sold via Desertcart (2508-0086)
Product Safety Report for Rainbow Mix Jelly Water Gel Beads presenting a risk of aphyxiation.
Summary
Product: Rainbow Mix Jelly Water Gel Beads sold via Desertcart
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of asphyxiation because if 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 Item Number | 615019351 |
| Desertcart Listing Name | 120,000 Pcs Rainbow Mix Jelly Water Gel Beads,Non Toxic Water Beads for Vase Filler,Plant,Floating |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Product Description | Multicoloured water beads in a plastic bag shape like a juice carton. |
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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
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Desertcart).
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2508-0086
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards