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LEECHE Water Beads sold via Desertcart — suffocation risk

UK OPSSSerious riskSuffocationAug 14, 2026
Photo from the official notice: LEECHE Water Beads sold via Desertcart — suffocation risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of asphyxiation because 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.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Other

Product description

Multicoloured water beads in various sizes.

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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