Addo Play recalls Out to Impress Creative Candles Kit over sand that may contain asbestos

Official notice

The notice's own wording from OPSS.

Product Recall: Addo Play Limited Out to Impress Creative Candles Kit (2602-0293)

Measures taken

Recall from end users

Summary

Product: Addo Play Limited Out to Impress Creative Candles Kit 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 Corrective action: The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by the manufacturer Addo Play Limited, and the following retailers: The Entertainer and Early Learning Centre, Hobbycraft, Matalan, M&S, and Tesco.

Product information

Type: Hobby/sports equipment - Arts/Crafts/Needlework Sand Supplies Brand: Addo Play Limited Item Code: 318-19180-B Entertainer/Early Learning Centre Product Number: 570142 Hobbycraft Product Number: 6859261000 M&S Specific Product Code: T554448 Country of Origin: Unknown Product Description: Sand art kit with multiple colours of play sand and plastic bottles. The product was sold by The Entertainer and Early Learning Centre, Tesco, Matalan, M&S, Hobbycraft, Moonpig, British Garden Centres, and TG Jones between September 2024 and February 2026. 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The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by the manufacturer Addo Play Limited, and the following retailers: The Entertainer and Early Learning Centre, Hobbycraft, Matalan, M&S, and Tesco. 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. For further information, please access the specific business websites below: - Addo Play Limited: https://www.addoplay.com/product-safety-notices/ - Early Learning Centre: https://www.elc.co.uk/product-safety-notices - The Entertainer: https://www.thetoyshop.com/product-recall-notice - Hobbycraft: https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/product-recall.html#creative-candles - Matalan: https://www.matalan.co.uk/customer-services/product-recall-notice.list - M&S: https://www.marksandspencer.com/help-and-support/products-and-brands-information - Tesco: https://www.tesco.com/zones/product-recall 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, 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 OPSS page on asbestos in consumer products . Additional information PSD case number: 2602-0293 Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards