United Kingdom110,000 Pcs Clear Water Beads sold via SHEIN (Shein SKU sh2407125001787408; other code PB2409070290330), described as clear water gel beads in plastic packaging and listed as “110,000 Pcs ClearWater Beads For Vases Gel Water Gel Beads For Vase Filler Plant Floating Beads Pearls Floating Candles Wedding And Home Decoration,” are affected. They were recalled because they present a high risk of asphyxiation if swallowed in their hydrated form and can block a young child’s airway; SHEIN has recalled the product, contacted affected users, and consumers are advised to stop using it immediately and keep it out of reach of children.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for 110,000 Pcs Clear Water Beads presenting a high risk of asphyxiation.
Type: Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware - Ornament Accessories
Shein SKU: sh2407125001787408
Other product code: PB2409070290330
Full Shein listing name: ‘110,000 Pcs ClearWater Beads For Vases Gel Water Gel Beads For Vase Filler Plant Floating Beads Pearls Floating Candles Wedding And Home Decoration’
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Clear water gel beads in plastic packaging.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2604-0218
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
The 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.
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
This page is a summary of the notice published by Office for Product Safety and Standards, collected from Office for Product Safety and Standards. Check the original before you act on it.
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