Crayola recalls Hunter Price's Discovery Craft Box because the sand may contain asbestos
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 and keep it out of the reach of children. Follow the notice's disposal steps, then return it to the store where the retailer specifies for a full refund, or contact your local authority for disposal guidance if you cannot return it.
Recall details
- Product
- Hunter Price’s Crayola-Branded Discovery Craft Box
- Company
- Crayola
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk to health as the sand may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos.
- Identifiers
- PSD notification number: 2604-0197
- Manufacturer: Hunter Price
- Brand: Crayola
- Model: 35501
- Barcode: 5061047355015
- Alert date
- May 1, 2026
- Published on GOV.UK
- May 7, 2026
- Listed on Recalled Today
- May 1, 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: Hunter Price's Crayola-Branded Discovery Craft Box (2604-0197)
- Measures taken
- Recall from end users; Withdrawal from the market
- Summary
- Product: Hunter Price’s Crayola-Branded Discovery Craft Box 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 Corrective action: The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled by Hunter Price International Limited (manufacturer), ASDA, Sainsbury’s, and The Works (retailers).
- Product information
- Type: Toys – Toy Drawing Boards/Accessories Manufacturer: Hunter Price Brand: Crayola Model: 35501 Barcode: 5061047355015 Country of Origin: China Product Description: Colourful box containing various craft items. The product was sold by retailers including Asda, BargainMax, CJS Trade Limited, Sainsbury’s, Scottish Midland Co-Operative, The Works, and Vape-Superstore Limited. Product Report and Image: Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk to health as the sand included in the kit 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 Hunter Price International Limited (manufacturer), ASDA, Sainsbury’s, and The Works (retailers). Additional distributors/retailers may be added to this list, and further instructions provided, as recalls are launched. For further information, please access the specific business websites below: - ASDA: ASDA Recall - Sainsbury’s: Sainsbury’s Recall - The Works: The Works Recall 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 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: 2604-0197 Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
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