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120,000pcs Magiclub Water Beads sold via Desertcart — suffocation risk

UK OPSSHigh riskSuffocationFeb 6, 2026
Photo from the official notice: 120,000pcs Magiclub Water Beads sold via Desertcart — suffocation risk

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

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 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 Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

The product is no longer available for sale. Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Warning consumers of risks

Product description

Multi-coloured water beads sold in a blue plastic packaging.

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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