United KingdomMultiple models of novelty doorstops sold by The Original Factory Shop are being recalled; the sand inside the doorstops may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos. They were recalled because asbestos poses a risk to health even at low levels of exposure. Owners should stop using the doorstops immediately and follow the disposal instructions provided.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for The Original Factory Shop Novelty Doorstops presenting a risk to health.
Type: Decorative Articles/Homeware/Gardenware - Ornaments (Non Powered)
Distributor: The Factory Shop Limited, trading as The Original Factory Shop
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Multiple models of novelty doorstop.
How to identify it
PSD case number: 2606-0276
Lead Authority: Office for Product Safety and Standards
The hazard
The products present a risk to health as the sand inside the doorstop 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 products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
What to do
The product has been recalled from end users. The Original Factory Shop is in administration.
Owners should stop using this product immediately and follow the disposal instructions below.
The official notice
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