Children’s Non Toxic Water Beads 100g
- Affected
- Small dehydrated water beads in transparent plastic packaging with white labelling. Product is CE and UKCA marked.
- The problem
- The products present a high risk of asphyxiation as they can block a young child’s airway if swallowed in hydrated form.
- What to do
- Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of young children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Product information
| Type | Toys – Water Beads |
|---|---|
| Product code (On Packaging) | TT-SMA-SPHE-MIX-DGOC |
| Product name (On Packaging) | Smart Water Spheres Mix Dk Green Orange Clear 10g |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product Description | Small dehydrated water beads in transparent plastic packaging with white labelling. Product is CE and UKCA marked. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to product image and PDF |
Hazard
The product presents a high 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 Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective action
The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Badger Office Supplies Limited.
Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of young children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2511-0237
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 27 November 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.