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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Corrective action: The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Dunelm.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 Link to product images and PDF

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The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Dunelm.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

Updates to this page

Published 7 May 2026