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HTI Toys Stretcherz Toys — health risk

UK OPSSOther health riskFeb 17, 2026
Photo from the official notice: HTI Toys Stretcherz Toys — health risk
Photo from the official notice: HTI Toys Stretcherz Toys — health risk
Photo from the official notice: HTI Toys Stretcherz Toys — health risk
Photo from the official notice: HTI Toys Stretcherz Toys — health risk
Photo from the official notice: HTI Toys Stretcherz Toys — health risk
Photo from the official notice: HTI Toys Stretcherz Toys — health risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a risk to health as the sand 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 Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by HTI Toys (manufacturer) and the following distributors/retailers: ALDI, Argos, ASDA, B&M, Card Factory, The Entertainer and Early Learning Centre (ELC), Home Bargains, Matalan, Morrisons, Poundland, Primark, Smyths Toys, Tesco, TK Maxx/Homesense, and The Works. Additional distributors/retailers 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: HTI Toys: https://www.htigroup.co.uk/portfolio-item/recall-information/ ALDI: https://help.aldi.co.uk/faqs/article/Product-Recall—Stretcherz-Twin-Pack-Skulls Argos: https://www.argos.co.uk/events/safety-product-recalls . ASDA: https://corporate.asda.com/product-recalls B&M: https://www.bmstores.co.uk/product-recalls Card Factory: https://www.cardfactory.co.uk/product-recall.html Early Learning Centre: https://www.elc.co.uk/product-safety-notices The Entertainer: https://www.thetoyshop.com/product-safety-notices Home Bargains: https://help.homebargains.co.uk/productrecall Matalan: https://www.matalan.co.uk/c/customer-services/product-recall-notice/ Morrisons: https://my.morrisons.com/product-recall/ Poundland: https://www.poundland.co.uk/product-recall Primark: https://www.primark.com/help/s/article/Stretcherz Smyth’s Toys: https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/product-information . Tesco: https://www.tesco.com/zones/product-recall TKMaxx: https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/l/product-recall and Homesense: https://www.homesense.com/product-recalls The Works https://www.theworks.co.uk/page/product-recalls

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Stretch toys filled with sand-like material.

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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