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Maak Colourful Water Beads sold via Amazon — suffocation risk

UK OPSSSerious riskSuffocationSold on AmazonFeb 21, 2026
Photo from the official notice: Maak Colourful Water Beads sold via Amazon — suffocation risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of injuries and 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 product is no longer available for sale. Owners are advised to stop using the product 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
  • Warning consumers of risks

Product description

Packet of multicoloured water beads (50,000pcs).

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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