United KingdomHydrogel Water Beads sold via OnBuy (listing: “5 bags/lot Crystal Soil Mud Hydrogel Gel Kids Children Toy Water Beads Growing Up Water Balls Weddin”, identifier PBNKVBR) — 110pc water beads in a clear miniature plastic packet sold with a flower nutrient solution in a green plastic packet. The beads present a serious risk of asphyxiation because if swallowed in their hydrated form they can block a young child’s airway, and the product does not meet the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. The product is no longer available for sale; stop using it immediately, keep it out of the reach of children, and contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Hydrogel Water Beads presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation.
Type: Toys - Water Beads
OnBuy Listing Name: 5 bags/lot Crystal Soil Mud Hydrogel Gel Kids Children Toy Water Beads Growing Up Water Balls Weddin
Additional Identifier: PBNKVBR
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: 110pc water beads in a clear, miniature plastic packet. Sold with a flower nutrient solution in a green plastic packet.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2505-0035
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.
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 Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
What to do
The product is no longer available for sale.
Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately, and keep it out of the reach of children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
The official notice
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