Galt recalls Nature Craft Kit over sand that may contain asbestos
The yellow 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 return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Follow the disposal instructions in the notice, and if you cannot return it, contact your local authority for guidance on safe disposal.
Recall details
- Product
- Galt Nature Craft Kit
- Company
- Galt
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk to health as the sand may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos.
- Identifiers
- PSD notification number: 2604-0165
- Brand: Galt
- Barcode: 5011979623997
- Item Number: 1005476
- Alert date
- April 24, 2026
- Published on GOV.UK
- April 24, 2026
- Listed on Recalled Today
- April 24, 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from OPSS.
Product Recall: Galt Nature Craft Kit (2604-0165)
- Measures taken
- Recall from end users
- Summary
- Product: Galt Nature Craft Kit 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 Corrective action: The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by James Galt and Company Limited.
- Product information
- Type: Hobby/sports equipment – Arts/Crafts/Needlework Sand Supplies Brand: Galt Sales period: 2024 to April 2026 Barcode: 5011979623997 Item Number: 1005476 Country of Origin: China Product Description: Nature Craft kit packaged in a green cardboard box with various crafting components including 25g yellow sand, wooden pieces, foam pieces, paints, paintbrush, string and white glue. The product was sold by retailers including John Lewis, Hobbycraft, Toy Master and Garden Centres. Product Report and Image: Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk to health as the yellow sand included 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 James Galt and Company Limited. 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 the place of purchase for a full refund. - If you are unable to return the product to your place of purchase, 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 place of purchase, or visit the OPSS page on asbestos in consumer products . Additional information PSD case number: 2604-0165 Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
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