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60,000 Water Gel Beads sold via Desertcart — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2026-04-08
Hazard: Asphyxiation

60,000 Water Gel Beads present asphyxiation hazard

CountryUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsumer goods
Published2026-04-08
RetailerDesertcart – The listing has been removed by the online marketplace.
Model identifiersDesertcart Listing Name: 60,000 pcs Water Gel Beads Non Toxic, Water Beads Kit, Water Gel Beads for Vases, Rainbow Mix Beads Growing Balls, Water Beads Pack for Vase Filler, Plant, Wedding and Home Vase Decoration; Desertcart Product ID: 618880705; Other Product Identifier: 1-21951858 (GB)
CategoryDecorative articles
HazardAsphyxiation
Hazard descriptionThe product presents a risk of 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-complianceGeneral Product Safety Regulations 2005
RemedyWe recommend owners stop using this product immediately and keep it out of the reach of young children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Desertcart).
Recall number2603-0221
Official noticeView source ↗

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