Urgent recall of another children's toy over asbestos contamination fears

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"Another children's toy has been urgently recalled over fears it may be contaminated with asbestos. The product Sand Art Activity Kit, which contains 10 bags of coloured sand, bottles and tools, has been removed from online marketplaces Amazon and eBay. The government's Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) said: The toy 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,"

"The OPSS has deemed the product, from the brand Colour Day, does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. Parents who have already purchased the product are advised to stop using it immediately and dispose of it safely. The product Sand Art Activity Kit, which contains 10 bags of coloured sand, bottles and tools, has been removed from online marketplaces."

Independent journalists cover developing stories across reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech. Donations fund on-the-ground reporting, investigations into political finance, and documentary production such as 'The A Word'. The outlet provides free access without paywalls and relies on supporters. A Sand Art Activity Kit has been urgently recalled because the sand may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos. The Office for Product Safety and Standards determined the Colour Day product fails Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 and has been removed from Amazon and eBay. Parents are advised to stop using the kit and dispose of it safely; sealed sand should be double-bagged and securely taped.

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