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10g Water Ball Beads sold via eBay — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2026-02-03
Hazard: Asphyxiation

10g Water Ball Beads pose asphyxiation risk

CountryUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsumer goods
Published2026-02-03
RetailereBay
Model identifierseBay Item Number: 221801205449
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. Improvements are also required to product labelling and marking._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-complianceGeneral Product Safety Regulations 2005
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 number2510-0041
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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