Source: Radio New Zealand
The latest coloured sand products to be recalled over asbestos fears. Supplied
A rainbow sand art toy sold at various discount stores nation-wide is the latest coloured sand product to be recalled over concerns about asbestos.
MBIE confirmed this afternoon that the product was being recalled because some samples had tested positive for asbestos.
It is the latest sand toy to test positive, after concerns over several other products were raised earlier this month. Students at about 40 schools were forced to stay home.
The sand art toys in the latest recall were sold at the following retailers from June to November:
- Two Dollar Things stores nation-wide
- BG International Trading Ltd T/A Charlotte World
- BH Mart Ltd T/A 123 & More
- Siyara Limited T/A @Two.5 Discount store
- Fraser Brothers Ltd
- Dollar Star Gisborne
- Woo NZ Ltd
The products can be identified by the following product codes, found on labelling on the outer packaging above the barcode:
- 21065
- 20468
- 20536
- 20535
- 20537
- 20538
Craft sand also recalled
MBIE have also recalled Craft Sand 380g following proactive testing on coloured sand products.
About 500 units have been sold at discount stores across New Zealand. A list stores and product identifiers for affected products can be found on the Product Safety Website.
MBIE advises people stop using the products immediately and follow the relevant advice for safe containment and disposal.
Tremolite – a naturally occurring asbestos – had been found in samples of sand during lab testing. Asbestos contamination had been found in similar products in Australia.
MBIE said if anyone has used the latest products to be recalled, there was no need for urgent medical attention.
“You can call Healthline free anytime on 0800 611 116 anytime to discuss any health concerns you may have. Healthline can advise if you, a child or a family member needs to see a healthcare professional for review.”
Four recalls have now been issued for coloured sand products in total. They are:
- Rainbow Sand Art Toy- sold at various discount stores nationwide
- Craft Sand 380g – sold at various discount stores nationwide
- 14 piece Sand Castle Building Set and Blue, Green and Pink Magic Sand – sold at Kmart
- Educational Colours – Rainbow Sand and Creatistics – Coloured Sand – Various Colours – sold at a number of retailers including Paper Plus, Hobby Land, NZ School Shop, Office Products Depot, Discount Office, Acquire, and Qizzle.
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