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Chimoo Water Beads 50000pcs sold via Amazon — suffocation risk

UK OPSSHigh riskSuffocationSold on AmazonMay 1, 2026
Photo from the official notice: Chimoo Water Beads 50000pcs sold via Amazon — suffocation risk
Photo from the official notice: Chimoo Water Beads 50000pcs sold via Amazon — suffocation risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a high 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

Warning consumers of the risks. Owners should stop using this product immediately, keep it out of reach out children, and contact the distributor for redress. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace
  • Warning consumers of risks

Product description

5000 water beads in a plastic container with a white lid and multi-coloured “water beans” label.

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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