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John Lewis, Hobbycraft and backyard centres situation pressing toy recall – ‘asbestos contaminant’

The federal government has issued recommendation to those that could have purchased the merchandise.

The merchandise is offered at Hobbycraft amongst different shops (Picture: Getty)

An pressing toy recall has been issued for a product offered by John Lewis, Hobbycraft, Toy Grasp and backyard centres. The discover applies to the Nature Craft package, manufactured by Galt. It’s packaged in a inexperienced cardboard field, with varied crafting parts, together with 25g yellow sand, picket items, foam items, paints, paintbrush, string and white glue. The Authorities stated: “The product presents a danger to well being because the yellow sand included could also be contaminated with a small amount of asbestos.

“Asbestos is a banned substance as a result of it poses a danger to well being even at low ranges of publicity. The merchandise doesn’t meet the necessities of the Toys (Security) Rules 2011.” As regards really useful corrective motion, the product has been recalled from finish customers by James Galt and Firm Restricted.

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Officers added: “We advocate homeowners cease utilizing this product instantly and maintain it out of the attain of kids.

John Lewis additionally sells the product (Picture: Getty)

“Observe the under directions for particulars on disposal and return of the product.”

The merchandise has been offered since 2024.

Brits have been urged to cease utilizing the product instantly, and, if the sand continues to be in its packaging, place it in a heavy-duty plastic bag, double tape it securely, label it clearly and retailer in a safe location out of the attain of kids.

The federal government added that, if the sand has been used, those that have bought it ought to clear up websites the place the merchandise was used utilizing moist cloths to keep away from producing mud.

Put on gloves and a masks, Brits are instructed, earlier than double bagging the sand, gloves, masks and cloths.

Mother and father must also maintain youngsters and different folks away from areas the place the sand has been used till the realm has been cleaned, and eliminate the product of their basic family waste, or return to retailer the place specified by the retailer, who will present a full refund.

Galt was shaped in 1961, and says it “stays devoted to producing and promoting high quality toys, beloved by generations of fogeys and youngsters alike”.

The Specific has contacted the corporate for remark.

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