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Sand-Filled Weirdo Toys sold via Amazon — health risk

UK OPSSOther health riskSold on AmazonJul 6, 2026
Photo from the official notice: Sand-Filled Weirdo Toys sold via Amazon — health risk
Photo from the official notice: Sand-Filled Weirdo Toys sold via Amazon — health risk
Photo from the official notice: Sand-Filled Weirdo Toys sold via Amazon — health risk
Photo from the official notice: Sand-Filled Weirdo Toys sold via Amazon — health risk
Photo from the official notice: Sand-Filled Weirdo Toys sold via Amazon — health risk
Photo from the official notice: Sand-Filled Weirdo Toys sold via Amazon — 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 in 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The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by the seller, Nico Toys Limited. We recommend owners stop using the product immediately. Follow the below instructions for details on disposal or return of the product.

Product recall

Measures taken

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

Product description

Sand-filled novelty action figure / squeezy toy.

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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