Addo Play recalls Paw Patrol Sand Art Pictures Kit over possible asbestos in the sand
The sand in the kit may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos, which the notice says is banned because it poses a risk to health even at low levels of exposure.
What to do
Stop using the product 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 see https://www.addoplay.com/product-safety-notices/ for more details.
Recall details
- Product
- Addo Play Limited Paw Patrol Sand Art Pictures Kit
- Company
- Addo Play Limited
- 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: 2602-0302
- Brand: Addo Play Limited
- Alert date
- March 2, 2026
- Published on GOV.UK
- March 6, 2026
- Listed on Recalled Today
- March 2, 2026
The headline, summary and steps above are written in plain English from the official notice below. Identifiers are copied exactly as the agency published them. Always check the official notice before you act.
Official notice
The notice's own wording from OPSS.
Product Recall: Addo Play Limited Paw Patrol Sand Art Pictures Kit (2602-0302)
- Measures taken
- Recall from end users
- Summary
- Product: Addo Play Limited Paw Patrol Sand Art Pictures 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 Corrective action: The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by the manufacturer Addo Play Limited, and the following retailers: The Entertainer and Early Learning Centre,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, Tesco, and M&S.
- Product information
- Type: Hobby/sports equipment - Arts/Crafts/Needlework Sand Supplies Brand: Addo Play Limited Item Code: 320-14142-N Entertainer/Early Learning Centre Product Number: 569122 Hobbycraft Product Numbers: 6859421000 / 6859411000 M&S Specific Product Code: T553666 Country of Origin: Unknown Product Description: Sand art kit with multiple colours of play sand and plastic bottles. The product was sold through The Entertainer and Early Learning Centre, Tesco, Hobbycraft, M&S and British Garden Centres stores and websites 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, Tesco, and M&S. 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/ - The 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#paw-patrol - Tesco: https://www.tesco.com/zones/product-recall - M&S: https://www.marksandspencer.com/help-and-support/products-and-brands-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 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: 2602-0302 Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
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