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10,000pcs Coloured Water Gel Beads sold via Shein — suffocation risk

UK OPSSHigh riskSuffocationSold on SheinFeb 3, 2026

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 General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Shein). We recommend owners stop using this product immediately and keep it out of the 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

Pack of 10,000 multi-coloured water beads.

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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