United KingdomDunelm Seasonal Doorstops sold by Dunelm between November 2024 and February 2026 are affected; products from November 2024 onwards can be identified by the sewn‑in care label showing a batch code in MMYYYY format (e.g. 102025) and the barcode number. They were recalled because the sand inside may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos, and owners should stop using them immediately, keep them out of the reach of children, and follow Dunelm’s instructions for disposal and return via its website, Live Chat or 0333 234 0870.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for Dunelm Seasonal Doorstops presenting a risk to health.
Type: Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware - Ornaments (Non Powered)
Brand: Dunelm
Sales period: November 2024 – February 2026
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Range of seasonal doorstops. Products from November 2024 onwards are affected. Please check the sewn in care label for the batch code in the format MMYYYY (eg 102025) and barcode number.
How to identify it
PSD case number: 2606-0136
Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The products present a risk to health as the sand inside the doorstops 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.
What to do
The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Dunelm. We recommend owners stop using the products immediately and keep them out of the reach of children. Follow the below instructions for details on disposal and return of the products.
Consumers were alerted to a previous recall for Dunelm doorstops in May 2026, which can be viewed here: https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-recall-dunelm-novelty-doorstops-2603-0019.
For further information, please access the Dunelm website or contact Dunelm via the Live Chat on the “contact us” page and 0333 234 0870.
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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