United KingdomMulti-Colour Ultra-Fine Quartz Sand sold via Shein (SKU sh251116481135504969) — clear bags in yellow, brown, orange and green for play, texture painting, vase-filling, room decor and art — is affected. It may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos, a banned substance that poses a health risk even at low exposure; Shein has recalled the product from end users, and owners are advised to stop using it immediately, keep it out of the reach of children, and follow the seller’s instructions for disposal or return.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for Multi-Colour Ultra-Fine Quartz Sand presenting a risk to health.
Type: Hobby/sports equipment - Arts/Crafts/Needlework Sand Supplies
SKU: sh251116481135504969
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Sand for play, texture painting, vase-filling, room decor and art. Product is available in clear bags and in shades yellow, brown, orange and green.
How to identify it
PSD case number: 2602-0265
Lead Authority: Office for Product Safety and 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 General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
What to do
The product has been recalled from end users by Shein.
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
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