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Large Aqua Soil Crystal Jumbo Water Beads sold via eBay — ingestion risk

UK OPSSSerious riskIngestionSold on eBayAug 6, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Large Aqua Soil Crystal Jumbo Water Beads sold via eBay — ingestion risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of injuries if the dehydrated bead is swallowed by a young child as the bead may expand inside the digestive tract causing a blockage. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 or the Food Imitations (Safety) Regulations 1989.

Remedy

Consumers should keep this product out of the reach of young children and contact the distributor they purchased from for redress. The product has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Jumbo colourful water beads

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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