The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Gel Water Beads 50,000pcs - sold via OnBuy
Type
Toys - Baby / Infant Stimulation Toys (Non Powered)
Listing Name
(50,000 Beads) Water Beads Orbeez Gel Balls Flowers Vase Filler
Item Code
p54594684
ID
P8NJ9FR
Country of origin
Unknown
Product description
Plastic tub of multi-coloured water beads. "Orbeez" is referenced in the product listing as above, but not on the product packaging.
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of 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.
Corrective action
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
The online seller has advised customers who purchased the product via OnBuy of the hazards posed by the product.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (OnBuy).
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