Product Recall: Colour Forge Basing Sand (2 Colours - Moss Green and Atlantiko Blue) (2602-0038)
Product Recall for Colour Forge Basing Sand presenting a health risk.
Summary
Product: Colour Forge Basing Sand (2 Colours - Moss Green and Atlantiko Blue)
Hazard: The product presents a risk to health as the sand included in the set 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Corrective action: The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by The Colour Forge (the manufacturer) and Hobbycraft (a distributor). Additional distributors will be added to this list, and further instructions provided, as recalls are launched.
Product information
| Type | Hobby/sports equipment – Arts/Crafts/Needlework Sand Supplies |
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| Brand | Colour Forge |
| Colours | Moss Green (TCF-BAS-010), Atlantiko Blue (TCF-BAS-007) |
| Hobbycraft Product Code | 6873931000 |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product Description | Basing sand, used by hobbyists to create textured ground surfaces on miniature bases, dioramas and wargaming terrains. |
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Hazard
The product presents a risk to health as the vials of sand included in the set 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 General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action
The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by The Colour Forge (the manufacturer) and Hobbycraft (a distributor). Additional distributors will be added to this list, and further instructions provided, as recalls are launched.
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, access The Colour Forge website at: Product Recall Notice - Basing Sand - The Colour Forge
For products sold by Hobbycraft, access the Hobbycraft website at: www.hobbycraft.co.uk/recall or call customer service on 0330 026 1400.
Disposal instructions - The Colour Forge
- 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 it in a secure location out of the reach of children until you can dispose of it.
- 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, label clearly and store them in a secure location out of reach of children until you can dispose of them.
- Keep children and other people away from areas where the sand has been used until the area has been cleaned.
- Return the sand vials from the product to the store purchased from in person with proof of purchase for a full refund.
- If you are unable to physically get to the store you purchased from, please follow the instructions above and dispose of the sand in your general household waste. Contact aftercare@thecolourforge.com for a full refund.
- If you have models based with these products, we advise you to avoid exposure to them. Keep them in a secure location out of the reach of children, and contact our customer support at aftercare@thecolourforge.com.
Disposal instructions - Products sold by Hobbycraft
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Stop using the product immediately.
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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.
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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.
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Keep children and other people away from areas where the sand has been used until the area has been cleaned.
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Return the sand vials from the product to your nearest Hobbycraft store for a full refund.
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If you are unable to get to a Hobbycraft store, please follow the instructions above and dispose of the sand in your general household waste. Contact Hobbycraft for a full refund.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2602-0038
Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
Updates to this page
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Updated to include recall launch by manufacturer - The Colour Forge
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First published.