The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Large Water Beads in 13 Colours (3,000pcs) - Sold via Shein
Type
Decorative articles / Homeware / Gardenware - Flower / Plant Pots Replacement Parts / Accessories
Shein Listing Name
3000 Large Beads (12mm After Foaming), 13 Colours to Choose From, Soilless Cultivation, Water Cluster Decoration, Daily Home Greening, DIY Jewellery
Model Number
DIY25
Barcode
2408110194016
SKU
sh2401069863001605
Shein ID
28891064
Country of origin
China
Product description
multi-coloured water beads in clear plastic packaging
Hazard
The product presents a high 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 General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users by Shein.
Owners should stop using this product immediately, keep it out of reach out children, and contact the distributor for redress.
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