Product Safety Report: Sublime Water Crystals sold via Etsy (2407-0113)

Product Safety Report for Sublime Water Crystals sold via Etsy presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation.

Summary

Product: Sublime Water Crystals sold via Etsy

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of asphyxiation if the product is swallowed in its hydrated form as the product can block a young child’s airway leading to aspiration.

Corrective action: Consumers should keep this product out of the reach of young children and contact the distributor they purchased from for redress.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace.

Product information

Type Toys - Water beads
Etsy ID 1311193025
Listing name Water Beads Kids Sensory Toys and Learning, Vase Filler, Growing and Expanding Jelly Pearls & Centerpiece Decorations - 10 different colors
Country of Origin Unknown
Counterfeit No
Product Description Colourful water beads described as a sensory toy
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of asphyxiation if the product is swallowed in its hydrated form as the product can block a young child’s airway leading to aspiration.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 or the Food Imitations (Safety) Regulations 1989.

Corrective action

Consumers should keep this product out of the reach of young children and contact the distributor they purchased from for redress.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Etsy).

Additional information

PSD number: 2407-0113

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards

Updates to this page

Published 6 August 2024