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Dunelm Novelty Doorstops recalled over harmful chemicals
Product Recall for Dunelm Novelty Doorstops presenting a risk to health.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
39 identifiers listed for this notice.
Multiple models of novelty doorstops (see below).
- Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
- January 2019 to February 2026
Dunelm Novelty Doorstops (2)
- Barcode
- 5054077316156
- 5056851419299
- 31000949
- 5063003483060
- 5063003880548
- 5056851464251
- 5063003483077
- 30891357
- 5063003483305
- 5063003483053
- 5063003483022
- 5054077316187
- 5063003880296
- 5063003483268
- 5063003483084
- 5056851419404
- 5057722706111
- 5057722706128
- 30725676
- 5063003483213
- 5063003483091
- 5063003483046
- 5063003880180
- 5056851417301
- 5057722038144
- 5063003880197
- 5063003880555
- 5063003894712
- 5056851419367
- 5057722932497
- 5057722933104
- 5063003483237
- 5054077870788
- 5056851419411
- 5056851419183
- 5056851419374
- 31000956
- 5057722932480
- 5057722932473
What to do now
The problem with Dunelm Novelty Doorstops is chemical: it contains something that should not be there at that level.
- Stop using it, and take it off children straight away.
- Wash your hands and any skin that has been in contact with it.
- Contact Dunelm or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Limits on substances such as lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde exist because of their effects on health over time. Children are more exposed because they chew and handle products.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- skin redness, itching or a rash where it touched
Get help urgently
- if a child has chewed or swallowed part of it and is unwell, contact NHS 111 or your GP
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2603-0019). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Dunelm Novelty Doorstops presenting a risk to health.
The risk
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.
Action taken
The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Dunelm.
Advice to consumers
The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Dunelm. We recommend owners stop using the products immediately and keep them out of the reach of children. Follow the below instructions for details on disposal and return of the products.
For further information, please access: https://www.dunelm.com/info/help/product-safety-recalls or contact Dunelm via the Live Chat on the “contact us” page and 0333 234 0870.
Disposal instructions:
Stop using the product immediately.
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.
Return the product to Dunelm, who will provide a full refund. If you are unable to return the product to Dunelm, 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 Dunelm or visit the OPSS page on asbestos in consumer products .
Additional information
PSD case number: 2603-0019
Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Multiple models of novelty doorstops (see below).
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Dunelm Novelty Doorstops been recalled?
The problem with Dunelm Novelty Doorstops is chemical: it contains something that should not be there at that level. Limits on substances such as lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde exist because of their effects on health over time. Children are more exposed because they chew and handle products.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode and sold between on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using it, and take it off children straight away. Wash your hands and any skin that has been in contact with it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
Where was Dunelm Novelty Doorstops sold?
The notice names Dunelm. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
