United KingdomHabico Ltd 350g jars of coloured play sand purchased on or after 1 June 2023, identifiable by “distributed by Habico Ltd, LS12 4BD” on the label (jars with and without batch codes are affected), are recalled. They were recalled because the sand may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos, breaching the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011; owners should stop using them immediately and return them to the retailer for a full refund or contact Habico Limited on 0113 263 1500 or sales@habico.co.uk.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for Habico Ltd 350g Jars of Coloured Sand presenting a risk to health.
Type: Hobby/sports equipment – Arts/Crafts/Needlework Sand Supplies
Brand: Habico Ltd
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: 350g jars of coloured play sand purchased on or after 1st June 2023. Jars with and without batch codes are currently subject to recall. The affected product can be identified by the statement ‘distributed by Habico Ltd, LS12 4BD’ printed on the label. For retailer-specific identifiers, please see Annex A.
How to identify it
PSD case number: 2606-0268
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The products present a risk to health as the sand in the jars 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 Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
What to do
The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Habico Limited, ESPO, Hampshire County Council Supplies, and YPO Limited. For more information, please contact Habico Limited via 0113 263 1500 / sales@habico.co.uk For distributor contact information, please see Annex A.
We recommend owners stop using the product immediately and return it to the retailer where specified for a full refund. Follow the below instructions for details on disposal and return of the product.
The official notice
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