Reason for the recall
- The product presents a risk of asphyxiation if the product is swallowed in its hydrated form as the product can block a young child’s airway leading to aspiration.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandGALTD
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcode5060584244790
Product
- Summary
- Product: GALTD Water Beads Non-Toxic Multi Coloured 35000 Plus Biodegradable Balls Size 2.5-3mm, with 2 Hollowed-Out Spoons sold via Amazon.
- Hazard: The product presents a risk of asphyxiation if the product is swallowed in its hydrated form as the product can block a young child’s airway leading to aspiration.
- Corrective action: Consumers should keep this product out of the reach of young children and contact the distributor they purchased from for redress. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Water beads
- Brand
- GALTD
- Barcode
- 5060584244790
- Listing name
- GALTD Water Beads Non-Toxic Multi Coloured 35000 Plus Biodegradable Balls Size 2.5-3mm, with 2 Hollowed-Out Spoon, Stress Relief as Vase Filler for Home Plants Craft and Decoration
- ASIN
- B09FQ7JFJS
- Country of Origin
- Unknown
- Product Description
- Colourful water beads packaged in a bottle shaped like a minion/fun character, along with 2 hollowed-out spoons
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk of asphyxiation if the product is swallowed in its hydrated form as the product can block a young child’s airway leading to aspiration.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 or the Food Imitations (Safety) Regulations 1989.
- Corrective action
- Consumers should keep this product out of the reach of young children and contact the distributor they purchased from for redress.
- The product has been removed by the online marketplace.
- Additional information
- PSD number: 2407-0096
- Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
What to do
- Consumers should keep this product out of the reach of young children and contact the distributor they purchased from for redress. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Water beads
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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