United KingdomWejoy Water Beads sold via OnBuy (listing “Wejoy 100pcs/lot Big Crystal Soil Mud Hydrogel Gel Kids Children Toy Water Beads Growing Up Orbiz”, OnBuy ID PBNKVPB), a packet of 100 multicoloured water beads made in China, is affected. The product presents a serious risk of injuries and asphyxiation because, if swallowed in its hydrated form, it can block a young child’s airway and it does not meet the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011; the listing has been removed. Stop using the product, keep it out of reach of young children, and contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Wejoy Water Beads presenting a serious risk of injuries and asphyxiation.
Type: Toys - Baby/Infant Stimulation Toys (Non Powered)
Brand: Wejoy
OnBuy ID: PBNKVPB
Listing Name: Wejoy 100pcs/lot Big Crystal Soil Mud Hydrogel Gel Kids Children Toy Water Beads Growing Up Orbiz
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Packet of multicoloured water beads (100pcs).
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2601-0405
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 Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
What to do
The product is no longer available for sale.
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
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