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Product Safety Report: Water Gel Filler Beads for Vases sold via Desertcart (2603-0121)
Official product safety report including images and corrective action →
⚠ What You Should Do
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Desertcart).
Owners are advised to stop using the product and keep it out of the reach of young 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 General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective Action
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Desertcart).
Owners are advised to stop using the product and keep it out of the reach of young 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 General Product Safety Regulations 2005.