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Sublime Water Crystals sold via Etsy — suffocation risk

UK OPSSSerious riskSuffocationSold on EtsyAug 6, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Sublime Water Crystals sold via Etsy — suffocation 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 asphyxiation if the product is swallowed in its hydrated form as the product can block a young child’s airway leading to aspiration. 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 listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Etsy).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Colourful water beads described as a sensory toy

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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