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Crystal Mud Sponge Water Beads sold via Vicedeal — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2026-03-17
Hazard: Injuries and Asphyxiation

Crystal Mud Sponge Water Beads pose injury and asphyxiation risks

CountryUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsumer goods
Published2026-03-17
RetailerVicedeal
Model identifiersVicedeal Listing Name: Crystal Mud Sponge Crystal Clay Gas Bubble Water Suction Bead Soil Cultivation Growth; SKU: 8799083463308
CategoryDecorative articles
HazardInjuries and Asphyxiation
Hazard descriptionThe 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. _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 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 number2508-0085
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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