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Water Gel Filler Beads for Vases safety warning over an injury risk
Product Safety Report for Water Gel Filler Beads for Vases presenting a serious risk of injuries and asphyxiation.
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Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
4 identifiers listed for this notice.
Water Gel Filler Beads for Vases
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- Rainbow Water Vase Filler Beads
- Jelly Water Gel Bead for Candle
- Wedding Centerpiece
- Floral Arrangement
What to do now
Water Gel Filler Beads for Vases could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Getting your money back
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection.
If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2603-0121). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Water Gel Filler Beads for Vases presenting a serious risk of injuries and asphyxiation.
The risk
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.
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.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Desertcart).
Advice to consumers
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Desertcart).
Owners are advised to stop using the product and keep it out of the reach of young children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2603-0121
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Water beads sold in single-colour packs.
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Questions
Why has Water Gel Filler Beads for Vases been reported?
Water Gel Filler Beads for Vases could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the item or listing code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using it. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection. If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
