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Smyths Toys Dig Products — health risk

UK OPSSOther health riskApr 1, 2026
Photo from the official notice: Smyths Toys Dig Products — health risk
Photo from the official notice: Smyths Toys Dig Products — health risk
Photo from the official notice: Smyths Toys Dig Products — health risk
Photo from the official notice: Smyths Toys Dig Products — health risk
Photo from the official notice: Smyths Toys Dig Products — health risk
Photo from the official notice: Smyths Toys Dig Products — 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-like material inside the toy 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 product has been recalled from end users by Smyths Toys. 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. Please access Smyths Toys website for more information: https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/product-information

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Archaeology and excavation kits.

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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