Sand-Filled Weirdo Toys sold via Amazon Recall (July 2026)
Risk to health as the sand within the toy may be contaminated with a small quantity of as….
| What | Sand-Filled Weirdo Toys sold via Amazon |
|---|---|
| The hazard | The product presents a risk to health as the sand within the toy may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos. |
| Product type | Toys - Action Figures (Non-Powered) |
| Made in | China |
| Issued by | Office for Product Safety and Standards |
| Recall date | 2026-07-06 (notice 2607-0036) |
What was recalled
Sand-filled novelty action figure / squeezy toy.
Why it was recalled
The product presents a risk to health as the sand in 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The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by the seller, Nico Toys Limited.
We recommend owners stop using the product immediately. Follow the below instructions for details on disposal or return of the product.
Disposal instructions:- If the product is intact and the sand is not accessible, 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 product is damaged and the sand is accessible, 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.
- Follow the instructions provided by Nico Toys Limited on return of affected products, or contact your local authority / access their website for guidance on safe disposal of asbestos in your area.
- For further information, please contact Nico Toys Limited or visit the Government guidance page on asbestos in consumer products
PSD case number: 2607-0036
Lead Authority: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Source: the official OPSS product recall notice, published 2026-07-06. Every fact on this page comes from that notice — if anything here disagrees with it, the notice wins.
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