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POLYPLAS Water Beads 50000pcs sold via Amazon — suffocation risk

UK OPSSSerious riskSuffocationSold on AmazonJan 27, 2026
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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. 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 listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Consumers should keep this product out of the reach of young children and contact the distributor they purchased from for redress.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

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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