Reason for the recall
- The product presents a risk to health as the sand inside the bags may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandSmyths Toys
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
Smyths Toys Wooden Cornhole Board with Bean Bags
- Brand
- Smyths Toys
- Name / model
- 233254
- Category
- Toys
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: Smyths Toys Wooden Cornhole Board with Bean Bags
- Hazard: The product presents a risk to health as the sand inside the bags may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos.
- Corrective action: The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Smyths Toys.
- Product information
- Type
- Toys – Indoor/Outdoor Games
- Brand
- Smyths Toys
- Model
- 233254
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- Poplar wood board with 6 colourful toss bags in red, and blue and white stripes.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to Product Image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk to health as the sand inside the bags 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- The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Smyths Toys.
- We recommend owners stop using the product immediately. Follow the below instructions for details on disposal and return of the product.
- For more information, please see: https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/product-information
- Disposal instructions:
- Stop using the product immediately.
- If the product is undamaged, 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 product is damaged and the filling is accessible, clean up sites where the product was used using wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves and a mask. Double bag the filling and product 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 your nearest Smyths Toys store for a full refund. You do not need to provide the receipt.
- If you are unable to return the product to your nearest Smyths Toys store, 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 Smyths Toys or visit the GOV.UK page on asbestos in consumer products.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2609-0108
- Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Smyths Toys.
- Product information
- Type
- Toys – Indoor/Outdoor Games
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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