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Urgent Toy Recall From Amazon, Smyths and Other Major UK Retailers over Asbestos Risk
The Office for Product Safety and Standards issued recalls for asbestos-contaminated toys sold over multiple years at major UK retailers, urging immediate disposal and refunds.
- On February 23, 2026 the Office for Product Safety and Standards issued recall notices after tests flagged multiple children's toys sold by major UK retailers and online marketplaces for possible asbestos contamination.
- Laboratory checks found asbestos in the sand-like filling of stretch toys and in sand from craft kits, prompting recalls, as the OPSS said asbestos is a banned, hazardous mineral.
- The recall affects the sand art kit bearing item code 318-19149-B and HTI Toys' Stretcherz ranges, including barcodes 5050837662419 and 5050835105345, sold between January 2024 and February 2026.
- OPSS and retailers told owners to stop using affected items and follow disposal steps, including `If the sand is still in its packaging, place in a heavy-duty plastic bag, double tape it securely, label it clearly and store in a secure location out of the reach of children`, and customers are urged to request refunds by contacting retailers or `Customer service on +44 116 464 9374 or email Product.Recall@theentertainer.com`.
- This wave of recalls follows a February 17 recall and recent Hobbycraft and Asda withdrawals, leading to 14 items being urgently removed from Tesco, M&S, Matalan and other retailers.
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