The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
50 Big Jumbo Half Dry Water Beads (sold via eBay)
Type
Decorative articles / Homeware / Gardenware - Ornament Accessories
Country of origin
Unknown
Product description
Large water beads sold in a transparent plastic bag.
eBay item number
304810967282
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 listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Owners should stop using this product immediately, keep it out of reach out children, and contact the distributor for redress.