United KingdomMulticoloured water beads in various sizes sold under the LEECHE brand via Desertcart (listing “Non Toxic Water Gel Beads Kit 300pcs Giant & 20000 Small Gel Beads Variety of Gel Beads”, Desertcart ID 613635538) are affected. They were recalled because hydrated beads can block a young child’s airway and present a serious risk of asphyxiation, and the product does not meet the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. The product is no longer available for sale.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for LEECHE Water Beads presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation.
Type: Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware - Flower/Plant Pots Replacement Parts/Accessories
Brand: LEECHE
Other Product Identifier: 1-21824487
Desertcart Listing Name: Non Toxic Water Gel Beads Kit 300pcs Giant & 20000 Small Gel Beads Variety of Gel Beads
Desertcart ID: 613635538
Product Description: Multicoloured water beads in various sizes.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2604-0119
Notified by: Local Authority Trading 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 General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
What to do
The product is no longer available for sale.
The official notice
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