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POLYPLAS Water Beads 50000pcs sold via Amazon — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2026-01-27
Hazard: Asphyxiation

POLYPLAS Water Beads for asphyxiation hazard

CountryUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsumer goods
Published2026-01-27
RetailerAmazon - The listing has been removed by the online marketplace.
Model identifiersAmazon Listing Name: POLYPLAS 50000 Pcs & 100 Large Water Beads; ASIN: B0CPCMCJ4R; Other Product Identifier: X001X1JPXB
CategoryDecorative articles
HazardAsphyxiation
Hazard descriptionThe 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. _x000D_ 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.
Non-compliancethe General Product Safety Regulations 2005
RemedyThe listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Consumers should keep this product out of the reach of young children and contact the distributor they purchased from for redress.
Recall number2510-0085
Official noticeView source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actionsMarketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable productsSmall-part size/pull-force compliance; age grading and warning labels.
Rules & standards likely involvedUK GPSR, UKCA · Full guide →

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