United KingdomAddo Play Limited Out to Impress Creative Candles Kit (item code 318-19180-B; Entertainer/Early Learning Centre 570142; Hobbycraft 6859261000; M&S T554448) sold by The Entertainer/Early Learning Centre, Tesco, Matalan, M&S, Hobbycraft, Moonpig, British Garden Centres and TG Jones between September 2024 and February 2026 is affected. The sand may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos and the product does not meet the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. Owners should stop using it immediately, keep it out of reach of children, and follow the manufacturers’ and retailers’ instructions for disposal or return via their websites.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for Addo Play Limited Out to Impress Creative Candles Kit presenting a risk to health.
Type: Hobby/sports equipment - Arts/Crafts/Needlework Sand Supplies
Brand: Addo Play Limited
Item Code: 318-19180-B
Entertainer/Early Learning Centre Product Number: 570142
Hobbycraft Product Number: 6859261000
M&S Specific Product Code: T554448
Country of Origin: Unknown
Product Description: Sand art kit with multiple colours of play sand and plastic bottles. The product was sold by The Entertainer and Early Learning Centre, Tesco, Matalan, M&S, Hobbycraft, Moonpig, British Garden Centres, and TG Jones between September 2024 and February 2026.
How to identify it
PSD case number: 2602-0293
Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
The 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.
What to do
The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by the manufacturer Addo Play Limited, and the following retailers: The Entertainer and Early Learning Centre, Hobbycraft, Matalan, M&S, and Tesco.
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.
For further information, please access the specific business websites below:
Addo Play Limited: https://www.addoplay.com/product-safety-notices/
Early Learning Centre: https://www.elc.co.uk/product-safety-notices
The Entertainer: https://www.thetoyshop.com/product-recall-notice
Hobbycraft: https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/product-recall.html#creative-candles
Matalan: https://www.matalan.co.uk/customer-services/product-recall-notice.list
M&S: https://www.marksandspencer.com/help-and-support/products-and-brands-information
Tesco: https://www.tesco.com/zones/product-recall
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Office for Product Safety and Standards, collected from Office for Product Safety and Standards. Check the original before you act on it.
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