WITUSE Water Beads sold via Grandado
- Affected
- Clear bag of approximately 5,000 waterbeads.
- 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.
Product information
| Type | Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware – Bath/Pool Water Toys |
|---|---|
| Brand | WITUSE |
| Model | EQF385 |
| Grandado Listing Name | 5000pcs/bag Crystal Soil Hydrogel Polymer Water Beads Flower Wedding Decoration Growing Water Balls |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Clear bag of approximately 5,000 waterbeads. |
| 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 (Grandado).
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2510-0203
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.