The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
LEECHE Water Beads - Sold via Desertcart
Type
Decorative articles / Homeware / Gardenware - Flower / Plant Pots Replacement Parts / Accessories
Brand
LEECHE
Other Product Identifier
1-21824487
Desertcart Listing Name
Non Toxic Water Gel Beads Kit 300pcs Giant & 20000 Small Gel Beads Variety of Gel Beads
Desertcart ID
613635538
Product description
Multicoloured water beads in various sizes
Hazard
The product presents a serious 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 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.