2026.02.04 Safety Report: Hydrogel Water Beads (sold via OnBuy)

04 February 2026

The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Product
Hydrogel Water Beads - Sold via OnBuy

Type
Toys - Water Beads

OnBuy Listing Name
5 bags / lot Crystal Soil Mud Hydrogel Gel Kids Children Toy Water Beads Growing Up Water Balls Weddin

Additional Identifier
PBNKVBR

Country of origin
China

Product description
110pc water beads in a clear, miniature plastic packet. Sold with a flower nutrient solution in a green plastic packet.

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 Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Corrective action
The product is no longer available for sale.

Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately, and keep it out of the reach of children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Full notice

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