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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

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-03-17
Retailer	Vicedeal
Model identifiers	Vicedeal Listing Name: Crystal Mud Sponge Crystal Clay Gas Bubble Water Suction Bead Soil Cultivation Growth; SKU: 8799083463308
Category	Decorative articles
Hazard	Injuries and Asphyxiation
Hazard description	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. _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-compliance	Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011
Remedy	The 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 number	2508-0085
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces 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 products	Small-part size/pull-force compliance; age grading and warning labels.
Rules & standards likely involved	UK GPSR, UKCA · Full guide →

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