The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Sand-Filled Weirdo Toys (sold via Amazon)
Type
Toys - Action Figures (Non-Powered)
Manufacturer
Forever Shiny Limited
Country of origin
China
Product description
Sand-filled novelty action figure / squeezy toy.
Affected models (product name -- item number)
Sand Filled Weirdo - Dog -- F-SDWDOG-1P
Sand Filled Weirdo - Frog -- F-SDWFROG-1P
Sand Filled Weirdo - Gorilla -- F-SDWGORIL-1P
Sand Filled Weirdo - Green Head Fish -- F-SDWGRFISH-1P
Sand Filled Weirdo - Pig -- F-SDWPIG-1P
Sand Filled Weirdo - Pineapple Duck -- F-SDWPDUCK-1P
Sand Filled Weirdo - Poopman -- F-SDWPOOP-1P
Sand Filled Weirdo - Rabbit -- F-SDWRABB-1P
Sand Filled Weirdo - Mule -- F-SDWMULE-1P
Hazard
The product presents a risk to health as the sand in the toy 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The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by the seller, Nico Toys Limited.
We recommend owners stop using the product immediately. Follow the below instructions for details on disposal or return of the product.
Disposal instructions
- If the product is intact and the sand is not accessible, 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 the 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.
- Follow the instructions provided by Nico Toys Limited on return of affected products, or contact your local authority / access their website for guidance on safe disposal of asbestos in your area.
- For further information, please contact Nico Toys Limited or visit the Government guidance page on asbestos in consumer products