Product Recall: My Living World Worm Kit (2602-0036)
Product Recall for My Living World Worm Kit presenting a health risk.
Summary
Product: My Living World Worm Kit
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Corrective action: The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Playmonster (the manufacturer) and TJ Jones and Hobbycraft (distributors). 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 | My Living |
| Product Number | LW102C |
| Hobbycraft Product Code | 5830641000 |
| Sales Period | November 2022 to February 2026 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Educational science kit for observing live earthworms through layered sand and soil. |
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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The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Playmonster (the manufacturer) and TJ Jones and Hobbycraft (distributors). 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, please access the specific business websites below:
- Playmonster: https://www.playmonster.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Worm-World-Product-Recall-Notice.pdf
- Hobbycraft: www.hobbycraft.co.uk/recall or call customer service on 0330 026 1400
- TJ Jones: https://www.tgjonesonline.co.uk/help/policies/product-recalls
Disposal instructions
- Stop using the product immediately.
- If the sand is still packaged, place it in a heavy-duty plastic bag, double tape it securely, label it clearly and store it in a secure location out of reach of children.
- If the sand has been used, clean 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 distributor, who will provide a full refund.
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: 2602-0036
Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
Updates to this page
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Recall scope expanded.
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Updated to include recall launch by manufacturer - Playmonster
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First published.