Water Expandable Polymer Balls (Water Beads)
Official notice
8 Nov 2018
Last checked
8 Nov 2018
An official ACCC notice concerns Water Expandable Polymer Balls (Water Beads). If swallowed, the balls can lead to internal injuries and even death. The balls may pose a choking hazard to young children. Published 2018-11-08.
What to do now
Consumers who purchased the product believing that it was suitable for children, can return the product to Fremantle Water Beads to receive a full refund. For further information, call Fremantle Waterbeads on 0411 864 041.
Recall number
53f13707-aa70-4c9b-8bf3-dd6fda51c5ae
Official notice
2018-11-08
The hazard
The hazard
If swallowed, the balls can lead to internal injuries and even death. The balls may pose a choking hazard to young children.
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