The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Red Crystal Pearls 100g - sold by Easy Florist Supplies
Type
Decorative articles / Homeware / Gardenware - Flower / Plant Pots Replacement Parts / Accessories
Product ID
FL3076 Red
Barcode
5055141691544
Country of origin
Unknown
Product description
Red water beads described on the packaging as 'crystal pearls'
Hazard
The product presents a high 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 product is no longer available for sale.
Owners are advised to stop using the product and keep it out of the reach of young children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.