Safety warning High risk 12 November 2025

AINOLWAY Rainbow Water Beads sold via Desertcart

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of AINOLWAY Rainbow Water Beads sold via Desertcart
Photo: official notice
Affected
Multi-coloured water beads sold in a plastic bag.
The problem
The product presents a serious risk of asphyxiation because if the product is swallowed in its hydrated form it can block a young child’s airway.
What to do
Consumers should keep this product out of the reach of young children and contact the distributor they purchased from for redress.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware – Water Beads
Brand AINOLWAY
Product ID 540956450
Listing name on Desertcart AINOLWAY 110,000 Water Beads Non Toxic Rainbow Mix Vase Filler Beads, Jelly Water Gel Beads for Vase, Wedding Decoration, Floral Arrangement(14 Year+)
Country of Origin Unknown
Product Description Multi-coloured water beads sold in a plastic bag.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of asphyxiation because 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.

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: 2510-0221

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.

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