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Gel Water Beads 50,000pcs sold via OnBuy

Official notice

8 Apr 2026

Last checked

8 Apr 2026

Critical riskOPSS

An official OPSS notice concerns Gel Water Beads 50,000pcs sold via OnBuy. The product presents a serious risk of asphyxiation because if swallowed in its hydrated form, it can block a young child’s airway. Published 2026-04-08.

What to do now

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Recall number

2604-0003

Official notice

2026-04-08

The hazard

The product presents a serious risk of asphyxiation because if swallowed in its hydrated form, it can block a young child’s airway.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Other

PSD 2604-0003

Raw Text

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Affected products

Product 1

Plastic tub of multi-coloured water beads. “Orbeez” is referenced in the product listing as above, but not on the product packaging.

Risk / hazard

The product presents a serious risk of asphyxiation because if swallowed in its hydrated form, it can block a young child’s airway.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected vehicles were sold.

Location 1

GB · United Kingdom

Affected area 1

GB · United Kingdom

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

KIDS

Classification

product-safety-report — serious

App estimate

critical

Recall details

Recall number

2604-0003

Classification

product-safety-report — serious

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

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