OPSS Not provided Hobby sports equipment
Product Recall: Galt Nature Craft Kit (2604-0165)
Published by Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS): · Ref. 2604-0165
Reason for the recall
- The product presents a risk to health as the sand may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandGalt
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcode5011979623997
Product
Galt Nature Craft Kit
- Brand
- Galt
- Barcode
- 5011979623997
- Category
- Hobby sports equipment
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: Galt Nature Craft Kit
- Hazard: The product presents a risk to health as the sand may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos.
- Corrective action: The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by James Galt and Company Limited.
- Product information
- Type
- Hobby/sports equipment – Arts/Crafts/Needlework Sand Supplies
- Brand
- Galt
- Sales period
- 2024 to April 2026
- Barcode
- 5011979623997
- Item Number
- 1005476
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- Nature Craft kit packaged in a green cardboard box with various crafting components including 25g yellow sand, wooden pieces, foam pieces, paints, paintbrush, string and white glue. The product was sold by retailers including John Lewis, Hobbycraft, Toy Master and Garden Centres.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk to health as the yellow sand included 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 James Galt and Company Limited.
- 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 the place of purchase for a full refund.
- If you are unable to return the product to your place of purchase, 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 place of purchase, or visit the OPSS page on asbestos in consumer products.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2604-0165
- Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by James Galt and Company Limited.
- 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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