The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Galt Nature Craft Kit
Type
Hobby / sports equipment - Arts / Crafts / Needlework Sand Supplies
Brand
Galt
Sales period
2024 to April 2026
Barcode
5011979623997
Item Number
1005476
Country of origin
China
Product description
Nature Craft kit packaged in a green cardboard box with various crafting components including 25 g yellow sand, wooden pieces, foam pieces, paints, paintbrush, string and white glue. The product was sold by retailers including John Lewis, Hobbycraft, Toy Master and Garden Centres.
Hazard
The product presents a risk to health as the yellow sand included 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 product has been recalled from end users by James Galt and Company Limited.
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 it 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 further information, or questions, contact the retailer you purchased from.