Reason for the recall
- The product presents a risk to health as the sand included in the toy may be contaminated with a quantity of asbestos.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandHunter Price
Batch number(s)not stated
BarcodeSquishy Sausage Dog
Product
Squishy Sausage Dogs and Squishy Pugs — Hunter Price
- Brand
- Hunter Price
- Barcode
- Squishy Sausage Dog
- Category
- Toys
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: Squishy Sausage Dogs and Squishy Pugs
- Hazard: The product presents a risk to health as the sand included in the toy may be contaminated with a quantity of asbestos.
- Corrective action: The products have been recalled from end users by the manufacturer, Hunter Price, and retailers, The Entertainer, Tesco and Matalan.
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Action Figures (Non Powered)
- Brand
- Hunter Price
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- Sand-filled toys shaped like sausage dogs and pugs. These toys were sold through The Entertainer, Tesco and Matalan stores and websites between May 2024 and February 2026
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Product Identifiers
- Description
- SKU
- Product Code
- Barcode
- Squishy Sausage Dog
- 567415
- 22776
- 5061010227769
- Squishy Pugs
- 567421
- 22782ENT
- 5061010227820
- 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 products have been recalled from end users by Hunter Price (manufacturer) and The Entertainer, Tesco and Matalan (retailers).
- 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 toy is undamaged, 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 toy is damaged and the sand inside is accessible, 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.
- Dispose of the product in your general household waste, or return to store where specified by the retailer, who will provide a full refund.
- For further information, or questions, contact the retailer you purchased from.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2603-0141, 2603-0212
- Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The products have been recalled from end users by the manufacturer, Hunter Price, and retailers, The Entertainer, Tesco and Matalan.
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Action Figures (Non Powered)
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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