United KingdomThe 200Pcs Jumbo Water Beads sold via Shein (Shein SKU sh2405105001491158, product code PB2408210184541) — multicoloured jumbo water gel beads in plastic packaging — are affected. They were recalled because hydrated beads can block a young child’s airway, presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation; consumers should stop using them immediately, keep them out of reach of children, affected users have been contacted by the marketplace, and Shein has recalled the product from end users and removed the listing.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for 200Pcs Jumbo Water Beads presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation.
Type: Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware - Flower/Plant Pots Replacement Parts/Accessories
Shein SKU: sh2405105001491158
Other product code: PB2408210184541
Full Shein listing name: 200Pcs Jumbo Water BeadsNon Toxic Giant Water Gel Beads For Home Decoration, Wedding Centerpieces, Plant Decoration, Vase Filler, Foot Spa
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Multicoloured jumbo water gel beads in plastic packaging.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2604-0216
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious 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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