🚨 WARNING: Toys & Craft Supplies Pulled Due to Asbestos Risk 🚨
Attention all parents and hobbyists! A batch of children’s toys and adult modelling supplies has been recalled in the UK due to potential asbestos contamination. Items to watch out for include popular craft kits and basing sands. Here’s what you need to know to keep safe:
⚠️ **Products Recalled**:
– Hobbycraft Sand and Pom Pom Art Kit
– Hobbycraft Easter Bumper Craft Kit
– Hobbycraft Giant Box of Craft
– My Living World Worm Kit
– Colour Forge Moss Green and Atlantiko Blue basing sands
🤦♀️How Did This Happen?
Inspections found these items might contain asbestos, a substance banned for health risks. Even at low exposure levels, asbestos can pose significant health dangers, including serious lung diseases like mesothelioma and asbestosis. It’s vital to ensure these products are not used.
📢 **What Should You Do?**
– **Stop using these products immediately.**
– If unopened, double-bag the sand securely, label it, and store it away from children.
– If already used, clean any contaminated area while wearing gloves and a mask. Double-bag all materials used for cleanup.
– Return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.
🛑 **Stay Safe!**
Manufacturers and retailers are urged to rigorously check their products for safety, and regulatory bodies must ramp up checks to prevent such risks from hitting shelves.
Stay vigilant and spread the word! Let’s ensure our little ones and enthusiasts stay safe from harmful products. 💬 Feel free to share this post to alert family and friends. 📢