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100pcs Jumbo Water Gel Jelly Beads for Vase, Round Gel Beads, 9-11mm sold via Shein — suffocation risk

UK OPSSSerious riskSuffocationSold on SheinJun 3, 2026
Photo from the official notice: 100pcs Jumbo Water Gel Jelly Beads for Vase, Round Gel Beads, 9-11mm sold via Shein — suffocation risk

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

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 has been recalled from end users by SHEIN. We recommend that consumers stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of children. Affected users have been contacted directly by the marketplace. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Shein).

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

100pcs pack of water beads for use in vase, supplied in plastic packaging.

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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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