United Kingdom60,000 Water Gel Beads sold via Desertcart — a clear pack of 60,000 multicoloured water beads (Desertcart listing “60,000 pcs Water Gel Beads Non Toxic…”, Product ID 618880705, PSD notification 2603-0221) is affected. They were recalled because hydrated beads can block a young child’s airway and present a risk of asphyxiation; the product does not meet the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. Owners should stop using the product immediately, keep it out of the reach of young children, and contact the distributor for redress.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for 60,000 Water Gel Beads presenting a risk of asphyxiation.
Type: Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware - Flower/Plant Pots Replacement Parts/Accessories
Desertcart Listing Name: 60,000 pcs Water Gel Beads Non Toxic, Water Beads Kit, Water Gel Beads for Vases, Rainbow Mix Beads Growing Balls, Water Beads Pack for Vase Filler, Plant, Wedding and Home Vase Decoration
Desertcart Product ID: 618880705
Other Product Identifier: 1-21951858 (GB)
Country of Origin: Unknown
Product Description: Clear pack of 60,000 multicoloured water beads.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2603-0221
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
The hazard
The product presents a 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
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately and keep it out of the reach of young children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Desertcart).
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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