Reason for the recall
- The products present a risk to health as the sand may be contaminated with a quantity of asbestos.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandHTI
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcode5050837373315
Product
- Summary
- Product: HTI Toys Fun Sand Art Bottle Kit sold by Curious Minds (Grasshopper Toys)
- Hazard: The products present a risk to health as the sand may be contaminated with a quantity of asbestos.
- Corrective action: The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by HTI Toys (manufacturer) and the retailer Curious Minds (Grasshopper Toys).
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Sensory Toys
- Brand
- HTI
- Barcode
- 5050837373315
- HTI Item Number
- 1373773
- HTI Batch Code
- 15TT1
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- Kit with multiple colours of sand.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk to health as the sand in the kit 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.
- Corrective action
- The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by HTI Toys (manufacturer) and retailer Curious Minds (Grasshopper Toys).
- We recommend owners stop using the product immediately and return it to Grasshopper Toys for a full refund. Follow the below instructions for details on disposal and return of the product.
- For further information, access the HTI Group website at: https://www.htigroup.co.uk/portfolio-item/recall-information/
- Disposal instructions:
- Stop using the product immediately.
- If the sand is still in its packaging, place in a heavy-duty plastic bag, double tape it securely, label it clearly and store in a secure location out of the reach of children.
- If the sand has been used, clean up sites where the product was used using wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves and a mask. Double bag the sand, gloves, mask and cloths.
- Keep children and other people away from areas where the sand has been used until the area has been cleaned.
- Return the product to Grasshopper Toys for a full refund. You do not need to provide the receipt.
- If you are unable to return the product to Grasshopper Toys follow the steps above and contact your local authority / access their website for guidance on safe disposal of asbestos in your area.
- For further information, please contact Grasshopper Toys or visit the GOV.UK page on asbestos in consumer products.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2607-0020
- Lead Authority: Office for Product Safety and Standards
What to do
- The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by HTI Toys (manufacturer) and the retailer Curious Minds (Grasshopper Toys).
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Sensory Toys
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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