1800pcs Jumbo Water Gel Beads sold via Desertcart
- Affected
- Large, multicoloured water beads that expand when soaked in water. Products are sold in a plastic tub.
- The problem
- The product, if swallowed in its dehydrated form and expands, presents a serious risk of causing a blockage to the gastrointestinal tract that requires surgical removal.
- What to do
- Consumers should keep this product out of the reach of young children and contact the distributor they purchased from for redress.
Product information
| Type | Toys – Water Beads |
|---|---|
| Model | E10262 |
| Barcode | X00471CYDZ |
| Product ID | 274514728 |
| Listing name on Desertcart | 1800Pcs Large Water Gel Beads Non Toxic, Jumbo Water Gel Beads Rainbow Mix Growing Balls for Vase Fi |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Large, multicoloured water beads that expand when soaked in water. Products are sold in a plastic tub. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to product image and PDF |
Hazard
The product, if swallowed in its dehydrated form and expands, presents a serious risk of causing a blockage to the gastrointestinal tract that requires surgical removal.
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 Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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 from the online marketplace (Desertcart).
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2505-0056
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 12 November 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.