United KingdomThe Comforder Water Beads (Amazon ASIN B0D1KMJBWF; model I4S K50g; barcode 8721046700861) are colourful water beads sold in clear plastic packaging. They were withdrawn because hydrated beads present a serious asphyxiation risk by blocking a young child’s airway; AllHome Decorations B.V. has withdrawn the product from sale and contacted affected customers to warn them.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Comforder Water Beads presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation.
Type: Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware - Ornament Accessories
Brand: Comforder
Amazon ASIN: B0D1KMJBWF
Model: I4S K50g
Barcode: 8721046700861
Country of Origin: Unknown
Product Description: Colourful water beads in clear plastic packaging
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2603-0277
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The product has been withdrawn from sale by AllHome Decorations B.V.
AllHome Decorations B.V. have contacted affected customers to warn them of the risk.
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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