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Smyths Toys Issues Urgent Recall After Asbestos Risk in Popular Toy
The retailer said the overall risk is low and advised customers to stop using the kits and return them for a full refund.
- Smyths Toys has recalled several archaeology and excavation kits after government alerts identified potential asbestos contamination in the sand. The retailer warns products present "a risk to health" due to the banned substance.
- Affected kits include Dino Dig Sensory Bin , Dig In Kit GOLD , and Let's Dig Out Dinosaur Eggs . Other recalled items are Gem Dig Kit , Pirates Treasure Set , and Gold Treasure Chest .
- "Asbestos is a banned substance because it poses a risk to health even at low levels of exposure," with fibers capable of becoming permanently embedded in the lungs, causing mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer.
- Anyone who purchased these toys is urged to "stop using the product immediately" and keep it "out of reach of children." Shoppers can return items to any Smyths Toys store for a full refund.
- If the sand was used, owners should clean areas with damp cloths to avoid generating dust, then double-bag materials. One reader noted the items were popular gifts around Christmas, raising concerns about potential widespread local use.
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