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Hobbycraft Sand and Pom Pom Art Kit recalled over harmful chemicals
Product Recall for Hobbycraft Sand and Pom Pom Art Kit presenting a health risk.
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.
3 identifiers listed for this notice.
Hobbycraft Sand and Pom Pom Art Kit
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- Fox
- Sloth
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 6669851000
What to do now
The problem with Hobbycraft Sand and Pom Pom Art Kit is chemical: it contains something that should not be there at that level.
- Take it away from children now and stop using it.
- Wash your hands after handling it.
- Contact Hobbycraft or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- 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
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 (2602-0017). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Hobbycraft Sand and Pom Pom Art Kit presenting a health risk.
The risk
The product presents a risk to health as the sand included in the set 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 General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Hobbycraft.
Advice to consumers
The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Hobbycraft.
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 Hobbycraft website at: Sand and Pom Pom Recall or call customer service on 0330 026 1400.
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 any Hobbycraft store for a full refund.
If you are unable to return the product to a Hobbycraft store, 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 place of purchase, or visit the OPSS page on asbestos in consumer products .
Additional information
Product description
Fox and Sloth sand art kit, packaged in multicoloured packaging.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Hobbycraft Sand and Pom Pom Art Kit been recalled?
The problem with Hobbycraft Sand and Pom Pom Art Kit 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 model and item or listing code 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?
Take it away from children now and stop using it. Wash your hands after handling 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 Hobbycraft Sand and Pom Pom Art Kit sold?
The notice names Hobbycraft. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
