The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Sand Art Activity Kit sold via eBay and Amazon
Type
Hobby / sports equipment - Arts / Crafts / Needlework Sand Supplies
Brand on box
Colour Day
Fairtrade Wholesale UK Limited Product Code
8929/Sand-12
Country of origin
China
Product description
Sand Art Activity Kit containing 10 bags of coloured sand, 10 bottles, and tools
Hazard
The product presents a risk to health as the sand 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 product has been recalled from end users by the importer, Fairtrade Wholesale UK Limited, and online marketplaces, eBay and Amazon.
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.
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 store where specified by the retailer for a full refund.
- If you are unable to return the product to the retailer, or the product was purchased via an online marketplace, 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 the retailer or visit the GOV.UK page on asbestos in consumer products: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/asbestos-in-consumer-products