The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
The Original Factory Shop Novelty Doorstops
Type
Decorative Articles / Homeware / Gardenware - Ornaments (Non Powered)
Distributor
The Original Factory Shop
Country of origin
China
Product description
Multiple models of novelty doorstop.
Affected models (name - barcode article code)
Highland Cow - 5057722706128 - 30725676
Dog (Brown) - Not provided - 10552082
Dog (Grey) - Not provided - 10522327
Elephant - Not provided - 10502202
Hazard
The products present a risk to health as the sand inside the doorstop 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 product has been recalled from end users. The Original Factory Shop is in administration.
Owners should stop using this product immediately and follow the disposal instructions below.
Disposal instructions
- If the product is undamaged, 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 product is damaged and the sand inside is accessible, gather the sand using wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves and a mask. Double bag the sand, 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.
- If owners of affected products are unable to return the product, 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 visit the Government guidance page on asbestos in consumer products.