Addo Play Limited Out to Impress Creative Candles Kit — health risk

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The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by the manufacturer Addo Play Limited, and the following retailers: The Entertainer and Early Learning Centre, Hobbycraft, Matalan, M&S, and Tesco. 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: Addo Play Limited: https://www.addoplay.com/product-safety-notices/ Early Learning Centre: https://www.elc.co.uk/product-safety-notices The Entertainer: https://www.thetoyshop.com/product-recall-notice Hobbycraft: https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/product-recall.html#creative-candles Matalan: https://www.matalan.co.uk/customer-services/product-recall-notice.list M&S: https://www.marksandspencer.com/help-and-support/products-and-brands-information Tesco: https://www.tesco.com/zones/product-recall

Product recall

Measures taken

• Recall of product from end users

Product description

Sand art kit with multiple colours of play sand and plastic bottles. The product was sold by The Entertainer and Early Learning Centre, Tesco, Matalan, M&S, Hobbycraft, Moonpig, British Garden Centres, and TG Jones between September 2024 and February 2026.