United KingdomWhat's being recalled
Product Safety Report for 20,000pcs Runfeng Water Beads presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation.
Type: Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware - Ornament Accessories
Brand: Runfeng
Amazon listing name: 20000 Pièces Water Beads Colorful, Biodegradable Balls
Amazon ASIN: B0CPSK6QZ9
Barcode: X00230H8WL
Country of Origin: Unknown
Product Description: Colourful water beads in clear packaging.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2607-0041
Notified by: 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. Improvements are also required to the product labelling.
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 listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of children. Contact the retailer/supplier for a replacement or refund.
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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