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Sand activity toy Lion “Alphabet Sand Painting” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00758/26
Summary
The play sand contains asbestos fibres (measured value up to 5% by weight). Asbestos could cause cancer. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
- Wooden tableau on which a child can play with sand and write words. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0F4RNPFKQ).
What is the risk?
- The play sand contains asbestos fibres (measured value up to 5% by weight). Asbestos could cause cancer. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 05/02/2026
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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