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My Living World Worm Kit — health risk

UK OPSSOther health riskFeb 6, 2026
Photo from the official notice: My Living World Worm Kit — health risk

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Hazard

The product presents a risk to health as the vials of 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The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Playmonster (the manufacturer) and TJ Jones and Hobbycraft (distributors). Additional distributors will be added to this list, and further instructions provided, as recalls are launched. 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, please access the specific business websites below: Playmonster: https://www.playmonster.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Worm-World-Product-Recall-Notice.pdf Hobbycraft: www.hobbycraft.co.uk/recall or call customer service on 0330 026 1400 TJ Jones: https://www.tgjonesonline.co.uk/help/policies/product-recalls

Product recall

Measures taken

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

Product description

Educational science kit for observing live earthworms through layered sand and soil.

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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