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Habico Ltd 350g Jars of Coloured Sand recalled over harmful chemicals
Product Recall for Habico Ltd 350g Jars of Coloured Sand presenting a risk to health.
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What to do now
Habico Ltd 350g Jars of Coloured Sand contains a chemical that is restricted or banned in products like this.
- Take it away from children now and stop using it.
- Wash your hands after handling it.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
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
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2606-0268). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Habico Ltd 350g Jars of Coloured Sand presenting a risk to health.
The risk
The products present a risk to health as the sand in the jars 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.
Action taken
The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Habico Limited, ESPO, Hampshire County Council Supplies, and YPO Limited.
Advice to consumers
The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Habico Limited, ESPO, Hampshire County Council Supplies, and YPO Limited. For more information, please contact Habico Limited via 0113 263 1500 / sales@habico.co.uk For distributor contact information, please see Annex A.
We recommend owners stop using the product immediately and return it to the retailer where specified for a full refund. Follow the below instructions for details on disposal and return of the product.
Annex A:
Distributor
Product Identifiers
Contact Information
ESPO
Coloured Craft Sand: 60038, set of 8 x 350g, Coloured Craft Sand: 277363, set of 20 x 350g, Pastels Sand: 233439, set of 6 x 350g, Fluorescent Craft Sand: 06760, set of 6 x 350g
product.recall@espo.org Please use reference HABICO23 in the email subject line or visit Customer update: Product Issue – Coloured Sand from Habico – product codes: 60038, 277363, 233439 & 06760
Hampshire County Council Supplies
209211 – Sand, 8 Assorted Standard Colours, 209213 – Coloured Sand Assorted, 350g (20 Pack)
Affected customers have been contacted directly. If you believe you have an affected product, but have not been contacted, email: county.supplies@hants.gov.uk
Product description
350g jars of coloured play sand purchased on or after 1st June 2023. Jars with and without batch codes are currently subject to recall. The affected product can be identified by the statement ‘distributed by Habico Ltd, LS12 4BD’ printed on the label. For retailer-specific identifiers, please see Annex A.
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Questions
Why has Habico Ltd 350g Jars of Coloured Sand been recalled?
Habico Ltd 350g Jars of Coloured Sand contains a chemical that is restricted or banned in products like this. 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?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Take it away from children now and stop using it. Wash your hands after handling it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
