KTL 2.2kg Squishy Hot Colour Gorilla Toy sold sold via OnBuy Recall (March 2026)
Risk to health as the sand-like material inside the toy may be contaminated with a quanti….
| What | KTL 2.2kg Squishy Hot Colour Gorilla Toy sold sold via OnBuy |
|---|---|
| Brand | KTL (formerly Kandy Toys) |
| The hazard | The product presents a risk to health as the sand-like material inside the toy may be contaminated with a quantity of asbestos. |
| Product type | Toys - Action Figures (Non Powered) |
| Made in | Unknown |
| Issued by | Office for Product Safety and Standards |
| Recall date | 2026-03-18 (notice 2603-0183) |
What was recalled
Stretchy gorilla toys filled with sand-like material.
Why it was recalled
The product presents a risk to health as the sand-like material inside the toy 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 Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
What to do
The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by KTL (Kandy Toys). The listing has been removed by OnBuy.
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 KTL website at: https://kandytoys.co.uk/recall-information or call customer service on 01395 234600.
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, 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: 2603-0183
Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
Source: the official OPSS product recall notice, published 2026-03-18. Every fact on this page comes from that notice — if anything here disagrees with it, the notice wins.
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