Product Recall: Dunelm Novelty Doorstops (2603-0019)
Product Recall for Dunelm Novelty Doorstops presenting a risk to health.
Summary
Product: Dunelm Novelty Doorstops
Hazard: The products present a risk to health as the sand inside the doorstops may be contaminated with a quantity of asbestos.
Corrective action: The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Dunelm.
Product information
| Type | Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware - Ornaments (Non Powered) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dunelm |
| Sales Period | January 2019 to February 2026 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Multiple models of novelty doorstops (see below). |
| Product Report and Image |
Product Identifiers
| Product Name | Barcode | Article |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Dog Doorstop | 5054077316156 | 30198710 |
| Churchgate Swithland Doorstop | 5056851419299 | 31000949 |
| Cockapoo Doorstop | 5063003483060 | 30891356 |
| Cow Doorstop | 5063003880548 | 30966707 |
| Darcy Duck Doorstop | 5056851464251 | 31011438 |
| Elements Cord Ball Doorstop - Navy | 5063003483077 | 30891357 |
| Elements Cord Ball Doorstop - Ochre | 5063003483305 | 30891370 |
| Floral Jacquard Doorstop - Black | 5063003483053 | 30891355 |
| Floral Jacquard Doorstop - Natural | 5063003483022 | 30891352 |
| Fox Doorstop | 5054077316187 | 30198713 |
| Frog Doorstop | 5063003880296 | 30966669 |
| Geo Doorstop - Black | 5063003483268 | 30891366 |
| Geo Doorstop - Natural | 5063003483084 | 30891358 |
| Gilly the Giraffe Doorstop | 5056851419404 | 31000940 |
| Giraffe Doorstop | 5057722706111 | 30725675 |
| Hamish the Highland Cow Doorstop | 5057722706128 | 30725676 |
| Hare Doorstop | 5063003483213 | 30891361 |
| Hedgehog Doorstop | 5063003483091 | 30891359 |
| Honeycomb Doorstop | 5063003483046 | 30891354 |
| House Doorstop | 5063003880180 | 30966712 |
| Lenny the Labrador Doorstop | 5056851417301 | 31000649 |
| Llama Doorstop | 5057722038144 | 30607179 |
| Mushroom Doorstop | 5063003880197 | 30966713 |
| Owl Doorstop | 5063003880555 | 30966708 |
| Pear Shaped Doorstop | 5063003894712 | 30968990 |
| Pearl the Pig Doorstop | 5056851419367 | 31000955 |
| Pom Pom Doorstop - Grey | 5057722932497 | 30767112 |
Hazard
The products present a risk to health as the sand inside the doorstop 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 products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action
The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Dunelm. We recommend owners stop using the products immediately and keep them out of the reach of children. Follow the below instructions for details on disposal and return of the products.
For further information, please access: https://www.dunelm.com/info/help/product-safety-recalls or contact Dunelm via the Live Chat on the “contact us” page and 0333 234 0870.
Disposal instructions:
- Stop using the product immediately.
- If the product is undamaged, 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 product is damaged and the sand inside is accessible, gather the sand using wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves and a mask. Double bag the sand, gloves, mask and cloths, and double tape it securely.
- Keep children and other people away from areas where the sand has been spilt until the area has been cleaned.
- Return the product to your nearest Dunelm store for a full refund.
- If you are unable to get to a Dunelm store, please follow the instructions above and dispose of the sand in your general household waste.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2603-0019
Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards