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Product Safety Report: Crystal Mud Sponge Water Beads sold via Vicedeal (2508-0085)
Official product safety report including images and corrective action →
⚠ What You Should Do
The product is no longer available for sale.
Owners should stop using the product immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Recall Details
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 Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective Action
The product is no longer available for sale.
Owners should stop using the product immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Why This Product Is Dangerous
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 Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.