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Hobbycraft Sand and Pom Pom Art Kit — health risk

UK OPSSOther health riskFeb 4, 2026
Photo from the official notice: Hobbycraft Sand and Pom Pom Art Kit — health risk

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Hazard

The product presents a risk to health as the sand included in the set may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos. Asbestos is a banned substance because it poses a risk to health even at low levels of exposure. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Hobbycraft. We recommend owners stop using this product immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. Follow the below instructions for details on disposal and return of the product. For further information, access the Hobbycraft website at: Sand and Pom Pom Recall or call customer service on 0330 026 1400.

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users
  • Withdrawal of product from market

Product description

Fox and Sloth sand art kit, packaged in multicoloured packaging.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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