The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Tickit Sensory Blocks
Type
Toys - Sensory Toys
Brand
Tickit
Model
73181
Batch
20034
Barcode
5060138820289
Sales Period
May 2025 - March 2026
Country of origin
China
Product description
16 large rubberwood blocks containing different sensory materials encased in acrylic windows. The batch code is printed on the red acrylic block in the set.
Hazard
The products present a risk to health as the sand inside the four sand-filled blocks 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 Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective action
The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by the manufacturer, Commotion Limited.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.
For further information, access the Commotion Ltd recall page at: https://commotion.co.uk/product-recall
Disposal instructions:
- Stop using the product immediately.
- If the four blocks that contain sand are undamaged, place them 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 four blocks containing sand are damaged and the sand is accessible, gather the sand using wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves and a mask. Double bag the four blocks that contain sand using gloves, mask and cloths, and double tape it securely.
- Keep children and other people away from areas where the sand has been spilt until the area has been cleaned.
- Visit the Commotion Ltd Returns Page to generate a free returns label and register for replacement blocks.
If you have any further questions, please contact Commotion Ltd or visit the https://www.gov.uk/guidance/asbestos-in-consumer-products