United KingdomSand‑filled Weirdo Toys sold via Amazon — a sand‑filled novelty action figure/squeezy toy made by Forever Shiny Limited and sold by Nico Toys Limited — are affected. They were recalled because the sand may be contaminated with asbestos and the product does not meet the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011; owners should stop using the toy immediately and follow the seller’s instructions for disposal or return.
What's being recalled
Product Recall of Sand-Filled Weirdo Toys presenting a risk to health.
Type: Toys - Action Figures (Non-Powered)
Manufacturer: Forever Shiny Limited
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Sand-filled novelty action figure / squeezy toy.
How to identify it
PSD case number: 2607-0036
Lead Authority: Office for Product Safety and Standards
The hazard
The product presents a risk to health as the sand in the toy 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The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by the seller, Nico Toys Limited.
We recommend owners stop using the product immediately. Follow the below instructions for details on disposal or 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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