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50 Big Jumbo Half Dry Water Beads sold via eBay — suffocation risk

UK OPSSHigh riskSuffocationSold on eBayMay 28, 2026
Photo from the official notice: 50 Big Jumbo Half Dry Water Beads sold via eBay — suffocation risk

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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

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

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Large water beads sold in a transparent plastic bag.

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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