2026-08-25 13:14:32
A popular children’s sand toy has been pulled from sale after tests found it was contaminated with asbestos.
Craftplay Sand Art Bottles, sold as a pack of 10 through Amazon’s marketplace, have been recalled over fears the potentially dangerous material could pose a health risk.
Customers who have bought the kits are being urged to stop using them immediately and contact their local authority for advice on safe disposal.
The sand bottles were manufactured by Anthony Peters Mfg Co Ltd and are understood to have originated in China. The Amazon product code is B0B15J7N2B.
Recall information published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards has not specified how long the kit was available for sale before being withdrawn.
The latest recall comes amid a wider crackdown on asbestos-contaminated products.
Over the past seven months, 183 other craft kits, children’s toys and novelty items have reportedly been removed from sale after asbestos was discovered.
This includes seven other sand art bottles and craft kits sold or distributed by companies including Habico Ltd, Kids Create and KTL (Kandy Toys).
Anyone with an affected product should stop using it immediately.
If the sand remains inside its original packaging, customers are advised to place it inside a heavy-duty plastic bag, double-tape it, label it and keep it well away from children.
Where sand has already been used, affected areas should be cleaned with wet cloths while wearing gloves and a mask. Cleaning materials should then be securely bagged in the same way.
Children should be kept away from contaminated areas until they have been thoroughly cleaned.
Asbestos is particularly concerning because exposure can cause serious health problems.
The material has been linked to diseases including lung cancer and mesothelioma, although health risks depend on factors such as the type of asbestos, the amount of exposure and how long someone is exposed.
The UK banned the import, export, sale and use of all forms of asbestos in 1999 following decades of evidence about its health risks.
The recall is a further warning for parents to check children’s craft products carefully, particularly when buying items from online marketplaces where products can be supplied by third-party sellers.
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