United Kingdom100pcs Jumbo Water Gel Jelly Beads for Vase, Round Gel Beads, 9-11mm (barcode 2409230249105, Shein SKU sh2407026365253965) sold via Shein are affected; they are supplied in a 100‑piece plastic pack for use in vases. They were recalled because hydrated beads can block a young child’s airway, presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation. SHEIN has recalled the product from end users, affected users have been contacted, the listing has been removed, and consumers are advised to stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of children.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for 100pcs Jumbo Water Gel Jelly Beads for Vase, Round Gel Beads, 9-11mm presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation.
Type: Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware – Flower/Plant Pots Replacement Parts/Accessories
Barcode: 2409230249105
Shein SKU: sh2407026365253965
Listing Name: 100pcs Jumbo Water Gel Jelly Beads for Vase, Round Gel Beads, 9-11mm
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: 100pcs pack of water beads for use in vase, supplied in plastic packaging.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2605-0006
Notifying Authority: Office for Product Safety and Standards
The 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.
What to do
The product has been recalled from end users by SHEIN.
We recommend that consumers stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of children. Affected users have been contacted directly by the marketplace.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Shein).
The official notice
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