Craftplay Sand Art Bottles (10) sold via Amazon Recall (August 2026)
The products present a risk to health as the sand inside the bottles may be contaminated….
| What | Craftplay Sand Art Bottles (10) sold via Amazon |
|---|---|
| Brand | Craftplay |
| The hazard | The products present a risk to health as the sand inside the bottles may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos. |
| Product type | Hobby/sports equipment – Arts/Crafts/Needlework Sand Supplies |
| Made in | China |
| Issued by | Office for Product Safety and Standards |
| Recall date | 2026-08-05 (notice 2607-0121) |
What was recalled
Bottles of play sand sold in packs of 10.
Why it was recalled
The products present a risk to health as the sand inside the bottles 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 Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
What to do
The products have been recalled from end users by Amazon.
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.
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 product to store where specified by the retailer for a full refund.
- If you are unable to return the product to the retailer, or the product was purchased via an online marketplace, follow the steps above and contact your local authority / access their website for guidance on safe disposal of asbestos in your area.
- For further information, please contact the retailer or visit the GOV.UK page on asbestos in consumer products.
PSD case number: 2607-0121
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Source: the official OPSS product recall notice, published 2026-08-05. Every fact on this page comes from that notice — if anything here disagrees with it, the notice wins.
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