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Urgent Recall of Children's Toys Due to 'Asbestos Contamination'
The regulator said the toys may contain a small quantity of asbestos and told owners to stop using them immediately, with full refunds offered.
- The Office for Product Safety and Standards recalled three stretchy toys—the HGL Stretchy Sand Monster Truck, Scrunchems Stretchies Sleepy Dino Toy, and HGL Stretchy Sand Pig—due to fears their sand filling may be contaminated with asbestos.
- Regulators describe asbestos as a 'banned substance' that poses a 'risk to health' even at low exposure levels; the recalled items originate from China and are distributed by One For Fun Limited.
- Following independent testing, One For Fun Limited chief executive David Mordecai stated the company 'discontinued the use of sand as a filler' in all current and future products after identifying trace contamination.
- Owners are advised to stop using the products 'immediately' and keep them away from children; if undamaged, place them in a heavy-duty plastic bag, double tape securely, and dispose in household waste.
- Mesothelioma, a cancer typically linked to asbestos exposure, often develops more than 20 years after exposure. The NHS advises anyone with persistent symptoms who may have been exposed to consult a general practitioner.
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Urgent product recall: Parents warned to return popular toys amid asbestos fears
Parents are being urged to check children’s toys after three products were recalled over concerns they may contain asbestos.The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued a recall for the HGL Stretchy Sand Monster Truck, Scrunchems Stretchies Sleepy Dino Toy and HGL Stretchy Sand Pig.The regulator said sand used inside the toys may contain a small amount of asbestos, which it warned poses a "risk to health."Notices published by the Offic…
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Urgent recall of children's toys due to 'asbestos contamination'
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