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HTI Toys Stretcherz Toys recalled over harmful chemicals
Product Recall for HTI Toys Stretcherz Toys presenting a risk to health.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
What to do now
HTI Toys Stretcherz Toys 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 (2602-0156). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for HTI Toys Stretcherz Toys presenting a risk to health.
The risk
The product presents a risk to health as the sand 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.
Action taken
The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by HTI Toys (manufacturer) and the following distributors/retailers: ALDI, Argos, ASDA, B&M, Card Factory, The Entertainer and Early Learning Centre (ELC), Home Bargains, Matalan, Morrisons, Poundland, Primark, Smyths Toys, Tesco, TK Maxx/Homesense, and The Works.
Advice to consumers
The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by HTI Toys (manufacturer) and the following distributors/retailers: ALDI, Argos, ASDA, B&M, Card Factory, The Entertainer and Early Learning Centre (ELC), Home Bargains, Matalan, Morrisons, Poundland, Primark, Smyths Toys, Tesco, TK Maxx/Homesense, and The Works. Additional distributors/retailers will be added to this list, and further instructions provided, as recalls are launched.
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, please access the specific business websites below:
HTI Toys: https://www.htigroup.co.uk/portfolio-item/recall-information/
ALDI: https://help.aldi.co.uk/faqs/article/Product-Recall—Stretcherz-Twin-Pack-Skulls
Argos: https://www.argos.co.uk/events/safety-product-recalls .
ASDA: https://corporate.asda.com/product-recalls
B&M: https://www.bmstores.co.uk/product-recalls
Card Factory: https://www.cardfactory.co.uk/product-recall.html
Early Learning Centre: https://www.elc.co.uk/product-safety-notices
The Entertainer: https://www.thetoyshop.com/product-safety-notices
Home Bargains: https://help.homebargains.co.uk/productrecall
Product description
Stretch toys filled with sand-like material.
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Questions
Why has HTI Toys Stretcherz Toys been recalled?
HTI Toys Stretcherz Toys 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.
Where was HTI Toys Stretcherz Toys sold?
The notice names Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Aldi, Home Bargains, B&M, Poundland, Argos, Smyths Toys, Primark, TK Maxx. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
