The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Reason for Update 1: Hobbycraft website updated - additional product numbers: 6505261000, 6099201000, 6597221000 & 6606171000.
Product
Hobbycraft Giant Box of Craft
Type
Hobby / sports equipment - Arts / Crafts / Needlework Sand Supplies
Brand
Hobbycraft
Product Number
6686021000, 6505261000, 6099201000, 6597221000 & 6606171000 (below the barcode on product packaging)
Country of origin
China
Product description
Box of mixed craft supplies including vials of coloured sand
Hazard
The product presents a risk to health as the vials of 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.
Corrective action
The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Hobbycraft.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: https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/giant-box-of-craft-sand-recall.html or call customer service on 0330 026 1400.
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