United KingdomA water beads set including an inflatable play pool sold via Amazon (model LJ091, ASIN B0C3LXYLS9) — multi-coloured water beads supplied in a plastic container with plastic play accessories and a play pool — has been removed from the marketplace. The product was recalled because hydrated beads present a high risk of asphyxiation by blocking a young child’s airway; owners are advised to stop using it immediately, keep it out of reach of young children, and contact the distributor for redress.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for water beads set presenting a high risk of asphyxiation.
Type: Toys - Baby/Infant Stimulation Toys (Non-Powered)
Model: LJ091
Amazon ASIN: B0C3LXYLS9
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Multi-coloured water beads supplied in plastic container with plastic play accessories and play pool.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2512-0260
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
The hazard
The product presents a high 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 Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
What to do
Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of young children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
The official notice
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