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Automatic Electric Gel Ball Blaster sold via DHGate, eBay and OnBuy (2512-0121 and 2606-0230) — suffocation risk

UK OPSSSerious riskSuffocationSold on eBaySold on DHgateDec 12, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Automatic Electric Gel Ball Blaster sold via DHGate, eBay and OnBuy (2512-0121 and 2606-0230) — suffocation risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of asphyxiation because it contains water beads. If these products are swallowed in their hydrated form, they 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 listing has been removed by the online marketplaces (DHGate, eBay and OnBuy). Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of young children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Toy gun that fires gel balls (water beads) sold with goggles and USB charging cable.

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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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