United KingdomHTI Toys Stretcherz stretch toys filled with sand-like material (brand Stretcherz) are recalled; see Annex A in the linked notice for full product identifiers and images. The sand may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos so the products have been withdrawn and recalled from end users; owners are advised to stop using them immediately, keep them out of the reach of children and follow the supplied instructions for disposal or return.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for HTI Toys Stretcherz Toys presenting a risk to health.
Type: Toys - Action Figures (Non Powered)
Brand: Stretcherz
Identifiers: For a full list of product identifiers and images, please see Annex A in the linked PDF.
Country of Origin: Unknown
Product Description: Stretch toys filled with sand-like material.
How to identify it
PSD case number: 2602-0156
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The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by HTI Toys (manufacturer) and the following distributors/retailers: ALDI, Argos, ASDA, B&M, Card Factory, The Entertainer and Early Learning Centre (ELC), Home Bargains, Matalan, Morrisons, Poundland, Primark, Smyths Toys, Tesco, TK Maxx/Homesense, and The Works. Additional distributors/retailers 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, please access the specific business websites below:
HTI Toys: https://www.htigroup.co.uk/portfolio-item/recall-information/
ALDI: https://help.aldi.co.uk/faqs/article/Product-Recall—Stretcherz-Twin-Pack-Skulls
Argos: https://www.argos.co.uk/events/safety-product-recalls.
ASDA:https://corporate.asda.com/product-recalls
B&M: https://www.bmstores.co.uk/product-recalls
Card Factory: https://www.cardfactory.co.uk/product-recall.html
Early Learning Centre: https://www.elc.co.uk/product-safety-notices
The Entertainer: https://www.thetoyshop.com/product-safety-notices
Home Bargains: https://help.homebargains.co.uk/productrecall
Matalan: https://www.matalan.co.uk/c/customer-services/product-recall-notice/
Morrisons: https://my.morrisons.com/product-recall/
Poundland: https://www.poundland.co.uk/product-recall
Primark: https://www.primark.com/help/s/article/Stretcherz
Smyth’s Toys: https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/product-information.
Tesco: https://www.tesco.com/zones/product-recall
TKMaxx: https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/l/product-recall and Homesense: https://www.homesense.com/product-recalls
The Works https://www.theworks.co.uk/page/product-recalls
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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