The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Chimoo Water Beads 50000pcs
Type
Decorative articles / Homeware / Garden ware - Ornament Accessories
Amazon ASIN
B081SVVLFX
Country of origin
Unknown
Product description
5000 water beads in a plastic container with a white lid and multi-coloured "water beans" label
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
Warning consumers of the risks. Owners should stop using this product immediately, keep it out of reach out children, and contact the distributor for redress. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
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