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

Product
HTI Toys Stretcherz Toys

Type
Toys - Action Figures (Non Powered)

Brand
Stretcherz

Identifiers
For a full list of product identifiers and images, please see Annex A in the linked PDF

Country of origin
Unknown

Product description
Stretch toys filled with sand-like material

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 Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Corrective action
The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by HTI Toys (manufacturer) and the following distributors / retailers: ALDI, Argos, ASDA, B&M, The Entertainer and Early Learning Centre (ELC), Home Bargains, Matalan, Morrisons, Poundland, Primark, Smyths Toys, Tesco, TK Maxx / Homesense, and The Works. Additional distributors/retailers will be added to this list, and further instructions provided, as recalls are launched.

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.

For further information, please access the specific business websites below:

HTI Toys
ALDI
Argos
ASDA
B&M
Early Learning Centre
The Entertainer
Home Bargains
Matalan
Morrisons
Poundland
Primark
Smyth's Toys
Tesco
TKMaxx
Homesense
The Works

Disposal instructions - All

• 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. 
• Return the product to the place of purchase for redress. If you are unable to get to the store, please follow the instructions above and dispose of the product in your general household waste.

Full notice