The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
10000pcs Multi-Colour Water Absorbent Beads
Type
Decorative articles / Homeware / Gardenware - Water Beads
Shein Listing Name
10000pcs Multi-Color Water Baby Water Absorbent Beads Bubble Large Beads Water Absorbent Larger Elastic Crystal Clear Hydroponic Nutrition Plants And Flowers Potted Special Decoration
Other Product Identifiers
PB240828017011, sh2406158688698523
Country of origin
China
Product description
Water beads sold in clear plastic bag.
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 General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Shein).
Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of young children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.