Reason for the recall
- The product presents a seriousrisk of asphyxiation because if the product is swallowed in its hydrated form, it can block a young child’s airway.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
Hydrogel Water Beads sold via OnBuy
- Category
- Toys
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: Hydrogel Water Beads sold via OnBuy
- Hazard: The product presents a seriousrisk of asphyxiation because if the product is swallowed in its hydrated form, it can block a young child’s airway.
- Corrective action: The product is no longer available for sale.
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Water Beads
- OnBuy Listing Name
- 5 bags/lot Crystal Soil Mud Hydrogel Gel Kids Children Toy Water Beads Growing Up Water Balls Weddin
- Additional Identifier
- PBNKVBR
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- 110pc water beads in a clear, miniature plastic packet. Sold with a flower nutrient solution in a green plastic packet.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- 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 Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
- Corrective action
- The product is no longer available for sale.
- Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately, and keep it out of the reach of children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
- Additional information
- PSD notification number: 2505-0035
- Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
What to do
- The product is no longer available for sale.
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Water Beads
- OnBuy Listing Name
- 5 bags/lot Crystal Soil Mud Hydrogel Gel Kids Children Toy Water Beads Growing Up Water Balls Weddin
- Additional Identifier
- PBNKVBR
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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