Product Recall: Hobbycraft Giant Box of Craft (2601-0364)

Product Recall for Hobbycraft Giant Box of Craft presenting a health risk.

Summary

Product: Hobbycraft Giant Box of Craft

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.

Corrective action: The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Hobbycraft.

Product information

Type Hobby/sports equipment – Arts/Crafts/Needlework Sand Supplies
Brand Hobbycraft
Product Number 6686021000 (below the barcode on product packaging)
Country of Origin China
Product Description Box of mixed craft supplies including vials of coloured sand.
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

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The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Hobbycraft.  

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 Hobbycraft website at: hobbycraft.co.uk/giant-box-of-craft-sand-recall.html or call customer service on 0330 026 1400.

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. 

  • Return the sand vials from the product to your nearest Hobbycraft store for a full refund. 

  • 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: 2601-0364

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 27 January 2026