The Original Factory Shop Novelty Doorstops Recall (July 2026)
Risk to health as the sand within the doorstop may be contaminated with a small quantity….
| What | The Original Factory Shop Novelty Doorstops |
|---|---|
| The hazard | The product presents a risk to health as the sand within the doorstop may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos. |
| Product type | Decorative Articles/Homeware/Gardenware - Ornaments (Non Powered) |
| Made in | China |
| Issued by | Office for Product Safety and Standards |
| Recall date | 2026-07-06 (notice 2606-0276) |
What was recalled
Multiple models of novelty doorstop.
Why it was recalled
The products present a risk to health as the sand inside the doorstop 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 General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
What to do
The product has been recalled from end users. The Original Factory Shop is in administration.
Owners should stop using this product immediately and follow the disposal instructions below.
Disposal instructions:- If the product is undamaged, place it 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 inside is accessible, gather the sand using wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves and a mask. Double bag the sand, gloves, mask and cloths, and double tape it securely.
- Keep children and other people away from areas where the sand has been spilt until the area has been cleaned.
- 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 visit the Government guidance page on asbestos in consumer products.
PSD case number: 2606-0276
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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