The product has been urgently recalled after testing showed it may contain trace levels of asbestos.
An urgent product recall has been issued for a children’s craft kit after tests showed the sand included may be contaminated with asbestos. The item, manufactured by Addo Play Limited, has been found to fall short of health and safety standards outlined in the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
The Out To Impress Creative Candles from Addo Play Ltd could contain trace amounts of asbestos. Anyone who’s bought the product is being warned to cease using it straight away, ensure it’s kept well away from children, and wear gloves plus a face covering when touching it.
Even minimal exposure to asbestos can present serious health risks. The items have been pulled from shop floors and are being recalled by the manufacturer from purchasers, reports the Express.
The product was available through The Entertainer and Early Learning Centre, Tesco, Matalan, M&S, Hobbycraft, Moonpig, British Garden Centres, and TG Jones from September 2024 through to February 2026.
The Office for Product Safety Standards’ hazard warning read: “The product presents a risk to health as the sand may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos. Asbestos is a banned substance because it poses a risk to health even at low levels of exposure.
“The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.”
According to the OPSS, the affected item can be recognised by the code 318-19180-B. These are the specific product numbers from the stockists where the kit was available:
- Entertainer/Early Learning Centre Product Number: 570142
- Hobbycraft Product Number: 6859261000
- M&S Specific Product Code: T554448
Customers have also been given guidelines on how to safely dispose of the product. These include:
- Stop using the product immediately.
- If the sand is still in its packaging, place in a heavy-duty plastic bag, double tape it securely, label it clearly and store in a secure location out of the reach of children.
- If the sand has been used, clean up sites where the product was used using wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves and a mask. Double bag the sand, gloves, mask and cloths.
- Keep children and other people away from areas where the sand has been used until the area has been cleaned.
- Dispose of the product in your general household waste, or return to store where specified by the retailer, who will provide a full refund.
For additional details, customers are advised to visit the respective company websites: Addo Play Limited, Early Learning Centre, The Entertainer, Hobbycraft, Matalan, Tesco, and M&S.
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