Colour Day Sand Art Activity Kit recalled over possible asbestos in the sand
The sand in the kit may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos, which is banned because it poses a risk to health even at low levels of exposure.
What to do
Stop using the kit immediately, keep it out of the reach of children, and follow the notice's disposal steps. Return it to the store where the retailer specifies for a full refund, or contact your local authority for guidance on safe disposal if you cannot return it or bought it via an online marketplace.
Recall details
- Product
- Sand Art Activity Kit sold via eBay and Amazon
- Company
- Colour Day
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk to health as the sand included in the set may be contaminated with a quantity of asbestos.
- Identifiers
- PSD notification number: 2602-0208
- Alert date
- February 23, 2026
- Published on GOV.UK
- August 25, 2026
- Listed on Recalled Today
- February 23, 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from OPSS.
Product Recall: Sand Art Activity Kit sold via eBay and Amazon (2602-0208)
- Measures taken
- Recall from end users; Listing removed by the online marketplace
- Summary
- Product: Sand Art Activity Kit sold via eBay and Amazon Hazard: The product presents a risk to health as the sand included in the set may be contaminated with a quantity of asbestos. Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users by the importer, Fairtrade Wholesale UK Limited, and online marketplaces, eBay and Amazon.
- Product information
- Type: Hobby/sports equipment - Arts/Crafts/Needlework Sand Supplies Brand on box: Colour Day Fairtrade Wholesale UK Limited Product Code: 8929/Sand-12 Country of Origin: China Product Description: Sand Art Activity Kit containing 10 bags of coloured sand, 10 bottles, and tools. Product Report and Image: Link to Product Image and PDF
- 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 Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
- Corrective action
- The product has been recalled from end users by the importer, Fairtrade Wholesale UK Limited, and online marketplaces, eBay and Amazon. 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. 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 store where specified by the retailer for a full refund. - If you are unable to return the product to the retailer, or the product was purchased via an online marketplace, 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 the retailer or visit the GOV.UK page on asbestos in consumer products . Additional information PSD case number: 2602-0208 Lead Authority: Office for Product Safety and Standards
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