United KingdomDELUXUS Water Beads 50000pcs sold via Amazon (ASIN B0CN9H6PM9), sold in a DELUXUS branded plastic tub, are affected. They were recalled because, when hydrated, the beads present a high risk of asphyxiation as they can block a young child’s airway. The product is no longer available for sale; consumers should keep it out of the reach of young children and contact the distributor they purchased from for redress.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for DELUXUS Water Beads 50000pcs presenting a high risk of asphyxiation.
Type: Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware - Flower/Plant Pots Replacement Parts/Accessories
Brand: DELUXUS
Amazon Listing Name: DELUXUS Water Beads 50000 Pcs Colourful Water Gel Balls Aqua Beads Vase Filler Beads for Vases, Home Decor, Kitchen Decor, Decorative Filler, Plant Decor
ASIN: B0CN9H6PM9
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Water beads sold in a DELUXUS branded plastic tub.
How to identify it
PSD case number: 2601-0332
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
The hazard
The product presents a high risk of asphyxiation because 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 is no longer available for sale.
Consumers should keep this product out of the reach of young children and contact the distributor they purchased from for redress.
The official notice
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