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The Original Factory Shop Novelty Doorstops — health risk

UK OPSSOther health riskJul 6, 2026

Hazard

The products present a risk to health as the sand inside the doorstop 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 products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users. The Original Factory Shop is in administration. Owners should stop using this product immediately and follow the disposal instructions below.

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users
  • Warning consumers of risks

Product description

Multiple models of novelty doorstop.

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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