The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Wejoy Water Beads (sold via OnBuy)
Type
Toys - Baby / Infant Stimulation Toys (Non-Powered)
Brand
Wejoy
Country of origin
China
Product description
Packet of multicoloured water beads (100 pcs).
OnBuy ID
PBNKVPB
Listing name
Wejoy 100pcs/lot Big Crystal Soil Mud Hydrogel Gel Kids Children Toy Water Beads Growing Up Orbiz
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of injuries and 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 on the GOV.UK website.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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.