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
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
Stretchy Gorilla Toys sold by Home Bargains
- Name / model
- numbers
- Category
- Toys
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: Stretchy Gorilla Toys sold by Home Bargains
- 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- Corrective action: The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Home Bargains (TJ Morris Ltd).
- Product information
- Type
- Toys – Action Figures (Non Powered)
- Model numbers
- 10891865 (small), 1087783 (XL)
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- Stretchy gorilla toys.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk to health as the sand inside the toy 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- The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled by Home Bargains (TJ Morris Ltd). For more information, please access: Stretchy Gorilla – Home Bargains Help Centre
- 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 it 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 Home Bargains store for a full refund. You do not need to provide the receipt.
- If you are unable to return the product to your nearest Home Bargains 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 Home Bargains or visit the OPSS page on asbestos in consumer products.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2603-0190
- Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Home Bargains (TJ Morris Ltd).
- 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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