OPSS Not provided Household decorative articles
Product Recall: The Original Factory Shop Novelty Doorstops (2606-0276)
Published by Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS): · Ref. 2606-0276
Reason for the recall
- The product presents a risk to health as the sand within the doorstop may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
BarcodeArticle Code
Product
The Original Factory Shop Novelty Doorstops
- Barcode
- Article Code
- Category
- Household decorative articles
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: The Original Factory Shop Novelty Doorstops
- Hazard: The product presents a risk to health as the sand within the doorstop may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos.
- Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users. The Original Factory Shop is in administration. Owners should stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal instructions below.
- Product information
- Type
- Decorative Articles/Homeware/Gardenware - Ornaments (Non Powered)
- Distributor
- The Factory Shop Limited, trading as The Original Factory Shop
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- Multiple models of novelty doorstop.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Affected Models
- Name
- Barcode
- Article Code
- Highland Cow
- 5057722706128
- 30725676
- Dog (Brown)
- Not provided
- 10552082
- Dog (Grey)
- Not provided
- 10522327
- Elephant
- Not provided
- 10502202
- Hazard
- The products present a risk to health as the sand inside the doorstop 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 products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
- Corrective action
- The product has been recalled from end users. The Original Factory Shop is in administration.
- Owners should stop using this product immediately and follow the disposal instructions below.
- Disposal instructions:
- If the product is undamaged, 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 product is damaged and the sand inside is accessible, gather the sand using wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves and a mask. Double bag the sand, gloves, mask and cloths, and double tape it securely.
- Keep children and other people away from areas where the sand has been spilt until the area has been cleaned.
- 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 visit the Government guidance page on asbestos in consumer products.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2606-0276
- Lead Authority: Office for Product Safety and Standards
What to do
- The product has been recalled from end users. The Original Factory Shop is in administration. Owners should stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal instructions below.
- Product information
- Type
- Decorative Articles/Homeware/Gardenware - Ornaments (Non Powered)
- Distributor
- The Factory Shop Limited, trading as The Original Factory Shop
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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