United KingdomThe My Living World Worm Kit by My Living (product number LW102C, Hobbycraft code 5830641000), an educational science kit for observing live earthworms through layered sand and soil sold November 2022–February 2026, is affected. It was recalled because the sand vials may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos and the product does not meet the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. Owners should stop using it immediately, keep it out of reach of children, and follow the manufacturer/distributor instructions for disposal and return.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for My Living World Worm Kit presenting a health risk.
Type: Hobby/sports equipment – Arts/Crafts/Needlework Sand Supplies
Brand: My Living
Product Number: LW102C
Hobbycraft Product Code: 5830641000
Sales Period: November 2022 to February 2026
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Educational science kit for observing live earthworms through layered sand and soil.
How to identify it
PSD case number: 2602-0036
Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a risk to health as the vials of sand included in the set 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The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Playmonster (the manufacturer) and TJ Jones and Hobbycraft (distributors). Additional distributors 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:
Playmonster: https://www.playmonster.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Worm-World-Product-Recall-Notice.pdf
Hobbycraft: www.hobbycraft.co.uk/recall or call customer service on 0330 026 1400
TJ Jones: https://www.tgjonesonline.co.uk/help/policies/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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