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10g Water Ball Beads sold via eBay — suffocation risk

UK OPSSSerious riskSuffocationSold on eBayFeb 3, 2026
Photo from the official notice: 10g Water Ball Beads sold via eBay — suffocation risk

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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. Improvements are also required to product labelling and marking. 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.

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.

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Measures taken

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Product description

Multi-coloured water beads sold in a clear plastic bag.

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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