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32cm Standing Gingerbread Doorstops — health risk

UK OPSSOther health riskJul 21, 2026
Photo from the official notice: 32cm Standing Gingerbread Doorstops — health risk

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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The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by PMS International. We recommend owners stop using these products immediately and keep them out of the reach of children. Follow the below instructions for details on disposal and return of the products. For further information, access the PMS International website: https://b2b.pmsinternational.com/product-recall/ or contact [email protected]

Product recall

Measures taken

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

Product description

Novelty doorstops shaped like gingerbread men.

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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