The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
HTI Toys Fun Sand Art Bottle Kit - Sold by Curious Minds (Grasshopper Toys)
Type
Toys - Sensory Toys
Brand
HTI
Barcode
5050837373315
Country of origin
China
Product description
Kit with multiple colours of sand
Hazard
The product presents a risk to health as the sand in the kit 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The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by the retailer Curious Minds (Grasshopper Toys).
We recommend owners stop using the product immediately and return it to Grasshopper Toys for a full refund. 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.
- Return the product to Grasshopper Toys for a full refund. You do not need to provide the receipt.
- If you are unable to return the product to Grasshopper Toys 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 Grasshopper Toys or visit the GOV.UK page on asbestos in consumer products: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/asbestos-in-consumer-products