An urgent product recall has been issued for a popular children's toy after traces of asbestos were discovered. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has warned that the item poses a serious health risk.
Details of the Recall
The Galt Nature Craft Kit, sold from 2024 to April 2026, has been withdrawn from sale and recalled from customers. The product's barcode is 5011979623997. The kit is packaged in a green cardboard box and contains 25g of yellow sand, wooden pieces, foam pieces, paints, a paintbrush, string, and white glue.
Retailers that sold the product include John Lewis, Hobbycraft, Toy Master, and various garden centres. The OPSS stated: "The product presents a risk to health as the yellow sand included 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."
Immediate Actions for Consumers
The OPSS has urged anyone with the toy to stop using it immediately and keep it out of reach of children. Guidelines for disposal include:
- If the sand is still in its packaging, place it in a heavy-duty plastic bag, double tape it securely, label it clearly, and store it in a secure location out of children's reach.
- If the sand has been used, clean up areas with wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves and a mask. Double bag the sand, gloves, mask, and cloths.
- Keep children away from used areas until fully cleaned. Dispose of the item in general household waste.
- Alternatively, return it to the store if specified by the retailer. For further help, contact the retailer.
Other Recent Recalls
The Galt Nature Craft Kit is the latest in a series of toy recalls. This month, the HGL Stretchy Sand Monster Truck, Scrunchems Stretchies Sleepy Dino Toy, and HGL Stretchy Sand Pig have been recalled from One For Fun Limited. Additionally, Stretcherz Toys sold at Aldi, Argos, Asda, B&M, Early Learning Centre, The Entertainer, Home Bargains, Matalan, Poundland, Primark, Smyths Toys, Tesco, TK Maxx/Homesense, and The Works have been recalled. Colour Day's Sand Art activity kit from Amazon and eBay, and Addo Play Limited's Out To Impress Sand Art Creations from Early Learning Centre, The Entertainer, Tesco, Matalan, and M&S stores have also been pulled due to asbestos risks.
