United KingdomThe Galt Nature Craft Kit, packaged in a green cardboard box and containing crafting components including 25g yellow sand, wooden pieces, foam pieces, paints, a paintbrush, string and white glue (Item 1005476, barcode 5011979623997), is affected. It was recalled because the yellow sand may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos, meaning 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 provided instructions for disposal and return.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for Galt Nature Craft Kit presenting a risk to health.
Type: Hobby/sports equipment – Arts/Crafts/Needlework Sand Supplies
Brand: Galt
Sales period: 2024 to April 2026
Barcode: 5011979623997
Item Number: 1005476
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Nature Craft kit packaged in a green cardboard box with various crafting components including 25g yellow sand, wooden pieces, foam pieces, paints, paintbrush, string and white glue. The product was sold by retailers including John Lewis, Hobbycraft, Toy Master and Garden Centres.
How to identify it
PSD case number: 2604-0165
Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a risk to health as the yellow sand included 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 product has been recalled from end users by James Galt and Company Limited.
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.
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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