United KingdomColour Forge Basing Sand in Moss Green (TCF-BAS-010) and Atlantiko Blue (TCF-BAS-007), sold as basing sand (Hobbycraft product code 6873931000), is affected. It was recalled because vials of sand may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos and the product does not meet the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. Owners should stop using it immediately, keep it away from children, and follow disposal/return instructions on The Colour Forge website or Hobbycraft’s recall page (or call Hobbycraft customer service).
What's being recalled
Product Recall for Colour Forge Basing Sand presenting a health risk.
Type: Hobby/sports equipment – Arts/Crafts/Needlework Sand Supplies
Brand: Colour Forge
Colours: Moss Green (TCF-BAS-010), Atlantiko Blue (TCF-BAS-007)
Hobbycraft Product Code: 6873931000
Country of Origin: Unknown
Product Description: Basing sand, used by hobbyists to create textured ground surfaces on miniature bases, dioramas and wargaming terrains.
How to identify it
PSD case number: 2602-0038
Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a risk to health as the vials of sand included in the set 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 General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
What to do
The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by The Colour Forge (the manufacturer) and Hobbycraft (a distributor). Additional distributors will be added to this list, and further instructions provided, as recalls are launched.
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, access The Colour Forge website at: Product Recall Notice - Basing Sand - The Colour Forge
For products sold by Hobbycraft, access the Hobbycraft website at: www.hobbycraft.co.uk/recall or call customer service on 0330 026 1400.
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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