United KingdomSmyths Toys Dig Products — archaeology and excavation kits sold by Smyths Toys that contain a sand-like material — are affected. They were recalled because the sand-like material may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos; owners should stop using them immediately, keep them out of reach of children, and follow Smyths Toys' instructions for disposal and return on their website.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for seven Smyths Toys Dig Products containing sand, presenting a risk to health.
Type: Toys - Scientific Toys (Non Powered)
Brand: Smyths Toys
Country of Origin: Unknown
Product Description: Archaeology and excavation kits.
How to identify it
PSD case number: 2603-0225
Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a risk to health as the sand-like material inside 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 product has been recalled from end users by Smyths Toys.
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.
Please access Smyths Toys website for more information: https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/product-information
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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