United KingdomJuncture Water Beads (50,000 pcs) sold in a clear bottle, ASIN B08YFKVKZ8, are affected. They were recalled because, when swallowed in their hydrated form, they can block a young child’s airway and present a serious risk of asphyxiation. Amazon has recalled the product from end users, removed the listing and contacted affected customers by email; stop using the product immediately and contact the distributor to seek redress.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for Juncture Water Beads (50,000 Pcs) presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation.
Type: Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware - Ornament Accessories
Brand: Juncture
Amazon ASIN: B08YFKVKZ8
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: 50,000 pcs of colourful water beads in clear bottle.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2607-0042
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: Product Safety Alert: Water Beads (PSA7) - GOV.UK.
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 Amazon. Affected customers have been contacted by email. We recommend that you stop using the product immediately and contact the distributor to seek redress.
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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