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Grafix Make Your Own Sand Bottle (Star & Heart) sold by ASDA — health risk

UK OPSSOther health riskMay 18, 2026
Photo from the official notice: Grafix Make Your Own Sand Bottle (Star & Heart) sold by ASDA — 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 product has been recalled from end users by the manufacturer. Affected products were sold exclusively at Asda. Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal instructions listed below. Further information is available on the Asda website at: https://corporate.asda.com/product-recall-sand-art-bottle

Product recall

Measures taken

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

Product description

Make your own sand star/heart kit, including coloured play sand and a star/heart shaped plastic bottle, supplied in colourful cardboard 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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