United KingdomWater Gel Filler Beads for Vases sold via Desertcart (Desertcart listing: “10 Pack Water Gel Beads for Vases, Rainbow Water Vase Filler Beads…”; Desertcart product ID 575364947) in single‑colour packs are affected. They were removed because they present a serious risk of injuries and asphyxiation—if swallowed in their hydrated form they can block a young child’s airway. Stop using the beads, keep them out of the reach of young children, and contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Water Gel Filler Beads for Vases presenting a serious risk of injuries and asphyxiation.
Type: Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware - Flower/Plant Pots Replacement Parts/Accessories
Desertcart Listing Name: 10 Pack Water Gel Beads for Vases, Rainbow Water Vase Filler Beads, Jelly Water Gel Bead for Candle, Wedding Centerpiece, Floral Arrangement
Desertcart Product ID: 575364947
Country of Origin: Unknown
Product Description: Water beads sold in single-colour packs.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2603-0121
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of injuries and 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 General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
What to do
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Desertcart).
Owners are advised to stop using the product and keep it out of the reach of young children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request 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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