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Crystal Mud Sponge Water Beads sold via Vicedeal — suffocation risk

UK OPSSSerious riskSuffocationMar 17, 2026
Photo from the official notice: Crystal Mud Sponge Water Beads sold via Vicedeal — suffocation risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of injuries and asphyxiation. 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 should 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

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace
  • Warning consumers of risks

Product description

Water beads sold in clear plastic packets.

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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