Home Bargains recalls Stretchy Gorilla Toys because the sand inside may contain asbestos
The sand inside the toys 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 toy immediately, keep it out of the reach of children, and follow the notice's bagging and cleaning steps. Return it to your nearest Home Bargains store for a full refund; you do not need a receipt.
Recall details
- Product
- Stretchy Gorilla Toys sold by Home Bargains
- Company
- Home Bargains
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk to health as the sand may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos.
- Identifiers
- PSD notification number: 2603-0190
- Alert date
- May 1, 2026
- Published on GOV.UK
- May 1, 2026
- Listed on Recalled Today
- May 1, 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from OPSS.
Product Recall: Stretchy Gorilla Toys sold by Home Bargains (2603-0190)
- Measures taken
- Recall from end users; Withdrawal from the market
- Summary
- Product: Stretchy Gorilla Toys sold by Home Bargains Hazard: The product presents a risk to health as the sand 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 Corrective action: The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Home Bargains (TJ Morris Ltd).
- Product information
- Type: Toys – Action Figures (Non Powered) Model numbers: 10891865 (small), 1087783 (XL) Country of Origin: China Product Description: Stretchy gorilla toys. Product Report and Image: Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk to health as the sand inside the toy 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- The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled by Home Bargains (TJ Morris Ltd). For more information, please access: Stretchy Gorilla – Home Bargains Help Centre 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 it 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 your nearest Home Bargains store for a full refund. You do not need to provide the receipt. - If you are unable to return the product to your nearest Home Bargains 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 Home Bargains or visit the OPSS page on asbestos in consumer products . Additional information PSD case number: 2603-0190 Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
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