Popular children’s toy recalled amid asbestos contamination warning | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleShaheena UddinMonday 23 February 2026 14:35 GMTRelated: Be asbestos awareAnother children's toy, the Sand Art Activity Kit from Colour Day, has been urgently recalled from Amazon and eBay due to fears of asbestos contamination.The government's Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) stated that the sand may contain a small quantity of asbestos, a banned substance posing health risks.Parents who have purchased the kit are advised to stop using it immediately and dispose of it safely, following specific instructions for handling the sand.The OPSS recommends cleaning any areas where the sand was used with wet cloths, wearing gloves and a mask, and placing the sand in a double bag before disposing of it in household waste.This recall follows at least four other toy recalls this year over asbestos fears, including products from Asda and the Kids Create Sand Art Kit.In fullUrgent recall of another children’s toy over asbestos contamination fearsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in