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Water Beads Set including Inflatable Pool sold via Amazon — suffocation risk

UK OPSSHigh riskSuffocationSold on AmazonJan 7, 2026
Photo from the official notice: Water Beads Set including Inflatable Pool sold via Amazon — suffocation risk

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Hazard

The product presents a high risk of 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

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. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Multi-coloured water beads supplied in plastic container with plastic play accessories and play pool.

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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