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
BrandGrafix
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcode5015934717660
Product
- Summary
- Product: Grafix Make Your Own Sand Bottle (Star & Heart) sold by ASDA.
- 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 recalled from end users by the manufacturer. Affected products were sold exclusively at Asda.
- Product information
- Type
- Toys – Indoor/Outdoor Games
- Brand
- Grafix
- Model
- R06-0106/AS
- Barcode
- 5015934717660
- Sales Period
- August 2021 – May 2026
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- Make your own sand star/heart kit, including coloured play sand and a star/heart shaped plastic bottle, supplied in colourful cardboard packaging.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- 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 manufacturer. Affected products were sold exclusively at Asda.
- Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal instructions listed below.
- Further information is available on the Asda website at: https://corporate.asda.com/product-recall-sand-art-bottle
- 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 your nearest Asda store for a full refund. You do not need to provide the receipt.
- If you are unable to return the product to your nearest Asda store, 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 Asda or visit the OPSS page on asbestos in consumer products.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2605-0091
- Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The product has been recalled from end users by the manufacturer. Affected products were sold exclusively at Asda.
- Product information
- Type
- Toys – Indoor/Outdoor Games
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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