The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Multi-Colour Ultra-Fine Quartz San - Sold via Shein
Type
Hobby / sports equipment - Arts / Crafts / Needlework Sand Supplies
SKU
sh251116481135504969
Country of origin
China
Product Description
Sand for play, texture painting, vase-filling, room decor and art. Product is available in clear bags and in shades yellow, brown, orange and green.
Hazard
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 General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users by Shein.
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. Follow the below instructions for details on disposal and return of the product.
Disposal instructions:
- 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.
- Contact the distributor you purchased from for a full refund and dispose of the product in your general household waste.