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50 Big Jumbo Half Dry Water Beads sold via eBay — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2026-05-28
Hazard: Asphyxiation

50 Big Jumbo Half Dry Water Beads pose asphyxiation risk

CountryUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsumer goods
Published2026-05-28
RetailereBay – The listing has been removed by the online marketplace.
Model identifierseBay Item Number: 304810967282
CategoryToys
HazardAsphyxiation
Hazard descriptionThe product presents a high 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-complianceGeneral Product Safety Regulations 2005
RemedyThe listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay). Owners should stop using this product immediately, keep it out of reach out children, and contact the distributor for redress.
Recall number2605-0042
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.
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