Product Recall: Addo Play Limited Out To Impress Sand Art Creations (2602-0230)
Product Recall for Addo Play Limited Out To Impress Sand Art Creations presenting a risk to health.
Summary
Product: Addo Play Limited Out To Impress Sand Art Creations
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Corrective action: The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by the manufacturer Addo Play Limited, and the following retailers: The Entertainer and Early Learning Centre, Matalan, M&S, and Tesco.
Product information
| Type | Hobby/sports equipment - Arts/Crafts/Needlework Sand Supplies |
|---|---|
| Brand | Addo Play Limited |
| Item Code | 318-19149-B |
| Entertainer/Early Learning Centre Product Number | 563867 |
| Sales Period | August 2023 and February 2026 |
| 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 and M&S stores and websites between the dates above. |
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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The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by the manufacturer Addo Play Limited, and the following retailers: The Entertainer and Early Learning Centre, 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: Product Safety Notice - Addo Play
- Early Learning Centre: Product Safety Notice - Early Learning Centre
- The Entertainer: Product Recall - The Entertainer
- Matalan: Product Recall Notice - Matalan
- M&S: Product Recall Notice - M&S
- Tesco: Product Recall Notice - Tesco
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.
- Dispose of the product in your general household waste, or return to store where specified by the retailer, who will provide a full refund.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2602-0230
Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
Updates to this page
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Recall scope expanded.
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Including links to retailer recalls.
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Updated with amended disposal instructions.
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First published.