The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Dunelm Seasonal Doorstops
Type
Decorative articles / Homeware / Gardenware - Ornaments (Non-Powered)
Brand
Dunelm
Sales period
November 2024 – February 2026
Country of origin
China
Product description
Range of seasonal doorstops. Products from November 2024 onwards are affected. Please check the sewn in care label for the batch code in the format MMYYYY (eg 102025) and barcode number.
Product Identifiers
Product Name: Rowan the Robin Doorstop
Barcode: 5063003909997
Article: 30971912
Product Name: Pumpkin Doorstop
Barcode: 5063003893463
Article: 30968790
Product Name: Herringbone Doorstop
Barcode: 5063003868980
Article: 30960889
Product Name: Huxley the Hedgehog Doorstop
Barcode: 5063003910115
Article: 30971884
Product Name: Checkerboard Doorstop
Barcode: 5063003869406
Article: 30961034
Hazard
The products present a risk to health as the sand inside the doorstops 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 products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action
The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Dunelm. We recommend owners stop using the products immediately and keep them out of the reach of children. Follow the below instructions for details on disposal and return of the products.
Consumers were alerted to a previous recall for Dunelm doorstops in May 2026, which can be viewed here: https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-recall-dunelm-novelty-doorstops-2603-0019
For further information, please access the Dunelm website or contact Dunelm via the Live Chat on the "contact us" page and 0333 234 0870.
Disposal instructions:
- Stop using the product immediately.
- If the product is undamaged, 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 product is damaged and sand is accessible, 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 Dunelm, who will provide a full refund. If you are unable to return the product to Dunelm, follow the steps above and contact your local authority / access their website for guidance on safe disposal of asbestos in your area.
- For further information, please contact Dunelm or visit the GOV.UK page on asbestos in consumer products.