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Hydrogel Water Beads sold via OnBuy — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2026-02-03
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of …

Hydrogel Water Beads pose serious asphyxiation risk

CountryUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsumer goods
Published2026-02-03
Model identifiersOnBuy Listing Name: 5 bags/lot Crystal Soil Mud Hydrogel Gel Kids Children Toy Water Beads Growing Up Water Balls Weddin; Additional Identifier: PBNKVBR
CategoryToys
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-complianceToys (Safety) Regulations 2011
RemedyThe product is no longer available for sale. Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately, and keep it out of the reach of children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Recall number2505-0035
Official noticeView source ↗

What this means for sellers

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Self-check for comparable productsSmall-part size/pull-force compliance; age grading and warning labels.
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