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Water Gel Filler Beads for Vases sold via Desertcart — suffocation risk

UK OPSSSerious riskSuffocationMar 12, 2026
Photo from the official notice: Water Gel Filler Beads for Vases sold via Desertcart — 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 listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Desertcart). 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

Product description

Water beads sold in single-colour packs.

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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