OPSS Not provided Hobby sports equipment
Product Recall: Craftplay Sand Art Bottles (10) sold via Amazon (2607-0121)
Published by Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS): · Ref. 2607-0121
Reason for the recall
- The products present a risk to health as the sand inside the bottles may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandCraftplay
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
Craftplay Sand Art Bottles (10) sold via Amazon
- Brand
- Craftplay
- Name / model
- Number
- Category
- Hobby sports equipment
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: Craftplay Sand Art Bottles (10) sold via Amazon
- Hazard: The products present a risk to health as the sand inside the bottles may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos.
- Corrective action: The products have been recalled from end users by Amazon.
- Product information
- Type
- Hobby/sports equipment – Arts/Crafts/Needlework Sand Supplies
- Brand
- Craftplay
- Manufacturer
- Anthony Peters Mfg co Ltd
- Model Number
- AP2597
- Amazon ASIN
- B0B15J7N2B
- Other Product Identifiers
- LPN IC 13758 0083, 26996
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- Bottles of play sand sold in packs of 10.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to Product Image and PDF
- Hazard
- The products present a risk to health as the sand inside the bottles 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 Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
- Corrective action
- The products have been recalled from end users by 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.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2607-0121
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The products have been recalled from end users by Amazon.
- Product information
- Type
- Hobby/sports equipment – Arts/Crafts/Needlework Sand Supplies
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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