Reason for the recall
- The product presents a risk to health as the sand inside the kit may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos.
Reasonsee the original notice
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcode5033849865252
Product
KTL Glitter and Glow Magical Sand Art Kit — KTL (formerly Kandy Toys)
- Brand
- KTL (formerly Kandy Toys)
- Name / model
- TY7626
- Barcode
- 5033849865252
- Category
- Toys
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: KTL Glitter and Glow Magical Sand Art Kit
- Hazard: The product presents a risk to health as the sand inside the kit 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- Corrective action: The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by KTL (Kandy Toys).
- Product information
- Type
- Toys – Toys/Games Variety Packs
- Brand
- KTL (formerly Kandy Toys)
- Model
- TY7626
- Barcode
- 5033849865252
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- Sand art kit with plastic bottles and five types of coloured sand.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk to health as the sand inside the kit 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- The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by KTL (Kandy Toys). Additional distributors may be added to this list, and further instructions provided, as recalls are launched.
- 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.
- For further information, please access KTL Recalls or call KTL customer service on 01395 234600.
- 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, 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: 2606-0116
- Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by KTL (Kandy Toys).
- Product information
- Type
- Toys – Toys/Games Variety Packs
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards, GOV.UK. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. EU Safety Radar is an independent information service; the text above presents the official data in the original language — the notice published by the authority is authoritative.
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