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Kiddo World Make Your Own Sensory Bin Construction Site recalled over harmful chemicals
Product Recall for Kiddo World Make Your Own Sensory Bin Construction Site presenting a risk to health.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Kiddo World Make Your Own Sensory Bin Construction Site
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 3830086780681
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- SENSO
What to do now
The problem with Kiddo World Make Your Own Sensory Bin Construction Site 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 Kiddo World 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 (2608-0004). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Kiddo World Make Your Own Sensory Bin Construction Site presenting a risk to health.
The risk
The product presents a risk to health as the play 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 product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled by Kiddo World.
Advice to consumers
The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled by Kiddo World. Affected consumers have been contacted directly.
We recommend owners stop using the 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 more information, please contact Kiddo World via info@kiddo-world.com .
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 with 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.
Follow the instructions provided by Kiddo World for return and refund of affected products.
If you are concerned that you own an affected product and have not been contacted, please contact Kiddo World via info@kiddo-world.com
For further information, please contact Kiddo World or visit the GOV.UK page on asbestos in consumer products .
Additional information
PSD case number: 2608-0004
Product description
Box of sensory toys including glow-in-the-dark stones, magnetic sand and construction vehicles.
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Questions
Why has Kiddo World Make Your Own Sensory Bin Construction Site been recalled?
The problem with Kiddo World Make Your Own Sensory Bin Construction Site 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 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?
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.
