The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
50,000pc Water Beads (sold via Amazon)
Type
Decorative articles / Homeware / Gardenware - Flower / Plant Pots Replacement Parts / Accessories
Country of origin
Unknown
Product description
Multi-coloured 50,000pc of water beads sold in clear plastic tub.
Amazon ASIN
B08X7G68SF
Amazon listing name
TBST Water Beads, 50,000 Pcs Colorful Water Crystal Beads, Gel Soil Water, Stress Relief Crystal Bea
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 on the GOV.UK website.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action
The product is no longer available for sale. We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
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