OPSS Not provided Hobby sports equipment
Product Recall: Multi-Colour Ultra-Fine Quartz Sand sold via Shein (2602-0265)
Published by Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS): · Ref. 2602-0265
Reason for the recall
- The product presents a risk to health as the sand included in the set may be contaminated with a quantity of asbestos.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
Multi-Colour Ultra-Fine Quartz Sand sold via Shein.
- Category
- Hobby sports equipment
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: Multi-Colour Ultra-Fine Quartz Sand sold via Shein.
- Hazard: The product presents a risk to health as the sand included in the set may be contaminated with a quantity of asbestos.
- Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users by Shein.
- Product information
- Type
- Hobby/sports equipment - Arts/Crafts/Needlework Sand Supplies
- SKU
- sh251116481135504969
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- Sand for play, texture painting, vase-filling, room decor and art. Product is available in clear bags and in shades yellow, brown, orange and green.
- 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 General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
- Corrective action
- The product has been recalled from end users by Shein.
- 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 OPSS page on asbestos in consumer products.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2602-0265
- Lead Authority: Office for Product Safety and Standards
What to do
- The product has been recalled from end users by Shein.
- Product information
- Type
- Hobby/sports equipment - Arts/Crafts/Needlework Sand Supplies
- SKU
- sh251116481135504969
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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