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Sand activity toy XIAOHONG “Amazing Sand” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00784/26
Summary
The product contains asbestos fibres. Asbestos could cause cancer. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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HazardHealth risk / other
Notified byLuxembourg
Country of originPeople's Republic of China
Intended forConsumer
Product
- Set of twelve toy sand packs in different colours. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0876MGT17).
What is the risk?
- The product contains asbestos fibres. Asbestos could cause cancer. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 05/03/2026
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 05/03/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 05/02/2026
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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