Crayola toys recalled over possible asbestos contamination
Two Crayola craft kits have been recalled in the UK over concerns that the sand included in the products may be contaminated with asbestos. The Office for Product Safety and Standards advised consumers to stop using the products immediately and follow safety precautions when handling or disposing of them. Retailers including Asda, Sainsbury's, Argos, and The Works are involved in the recall, which covers items sold between 2025 and 2026.
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Crayola toys recalled over possible asbestos contaminationJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJemma CrewBusiness reporterOffice for Product Safety and StandardsTwo Crayola craft boxes for children have been withdrawn and a recall issued over concerns sand in the kits may be contaminated with asbestos.Owners of the Crayola Touchy Feely Craft Box and Crayola Discovery Craft Box should stop using the products immediately and keep out of the reach of children, the government said.The Office for Product Safety and Standards said the kits present "a risk to health as the sand may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos". The kits, which were made in China, had been sold by retailers including Argos, Asda, Sainsbury's and The Works.
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