United KingdomTexet Bright Start Coloured Crafting Sand Pack of 20 (model AC-SAND-PK20, barcode 5060955510875) sold April 2024–February 2026, batches BT3349, BT3560 and BT 3740/603 is affected. It was recalled because the sand may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos; owners should stop using it immediately, keep it out of the reach of children, and contact Texet or the distributor they purchased from for information on disposal and return.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for Texet Bright Start Coloured Crafting Sand Pack of 20 presenting a risk to health.
Type: Hobby/sports equipment - Arts/Crafts/Needlework Sand Supplies
Brand: Texet
Model: AC-SAND-PK20
Barcode: 5060955510875
Batches: BT3349, BT3560, BT 3740/603
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Coloured craft sand available in standard, fluorescent and pastel colours. Product sold April 2024 – February 2026.
How to identify it
PSD case number: 2603-0193
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 General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
What to do
The product has been recalled from end users by Texet Sales Ltd (the importer) and YPO Limited and Mossy Office Supplies (distributors). For further information, please contact Texet or the distributor you purchased from: Texet Recall Page
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
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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