IMPORTANT PRODUCT RECALL NOTICE


PRODUCT 1 of 2 - Coloured Craft Sand Pack of 20

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Product Type
Art / Crafts

Product Identifiers (brand, name, barcode, batch period)
Brand: BrightStart
Item code: AC-SAND-PK20                                                                                                                                                                                      Barcode: 5060955510875
Sales Period: Apr 2024 – Feb 2026                                                                                                                           

Importer: Texet Sales Limited.

Intended Marketplace: UK                                                                                             

Batch no’s BT3349 | BT3560 | BT 3740/603.   

                             

                                                                                                                         

The location of the batch no’s can be found on the item here:                                  

On the packaging they can be found here:

Product Description:
Coloured craft sand in plastic container with 20 different colours. The product was sold to YPO and Mossy Office Supplies during the sales period mentioned above.                         

Country of Origin
China                                      

Counterfeit (authenticity)
No

Risk Level
Not provided

Risk Type
Health risk       

Risk Description The product presents a risk to health as the sand may be contaminated with a trace level quantity of asbestos. Asbestos is a banned substance because it poses a risk to health even at low levels of exposure.  

Corrective Measures (recall, refund)

We have the following information now, and instructions for anyone who has purchased or sells this product. This notice maybe updated.

The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users YPO and Mossy Office Supplies.

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately and keep it out of the reach of children.

Disposal instructions 

  • Stop using the product immediately. 
  • If the sand is still in its packaging, place in a heavy-duty plastic bag, double tape it securely, label it clearlyand store in a secure location out of the reach of children. 
  • If the sand has been used, clean up sites where the product was used using wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear glovesand a mask. Double bag the sand, gloves, mask and cloths.  
  • Keep children and other people away from areas where the sand has been used until the area has been cleaned. 
  • Dispose of the product in your general household waste, or return to store where specified by the retailer, who will provide a full refund.
  • We will provide further information on this and any further actions if they are required.

Notifier / Authority details
Lead authority, Trafford Trading Standards.                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                                     

References

Recall references: OPSS PSD case number: 2602-0038

OPSS Enquiry to OPSS Support Team,  C-00099404

PAS 7100 - Product Recall and Other Corrective Actions. Code of Practice

 

 

PRODUCT 2 OF 2 - Fluorescent Coloured Craft Sand Pack of 6

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Product Type
Art / Crafts                                                

Product Identifiers (brand, barcode, batch/lot)
Brand: BrightStart
Item code: AC-SAND-PK6

Barcode: 5060955510899

Sales Period: Apr 2024 – Feb 2026

Importer: Texet Sales Limited.

Intended Marketplace: UK 

Batch no’s: All batches BT3349 | BT1264

 The location of the batch no’ can be found on the item here

 and on the packaging carton here

Product Description:
Fluorescent Coloured craft sand in plastic container with 6 different colours. The product was sold to YPO and Mossy Office Supplies during the sales period mentioned above.                   

Country of Origin
China

Counterfeit (authenticity)
No

Risk Level
Not provided

Risk Type
Health risk

Risk Description The product presents a risk to health as the sand may be contaminated with a trace level quantity of asbestos. Asbestos is a banned substance because it poses a risk to health even at low levels of exposure.


Corrective Measures (recall, refund)

We have the following information now, and instructions for anyone who has purchased or sells this product. This notice maybe updated.

The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users YPO and Mossy Office Supplies.

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately and keep it out of the reach of children.

Disposal instructions 

  • Stop using the product immediately. 
  • If the sand is still in its packaging, place in a heavy-duty plastic bag, double tape it securely, label it clearlyand store in a secure location out of the reach of children. 
  • If the sand has been used, clean up sites where the product was used using wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear glovesand a mask. Double bag the sand, gloves, mask and cloths.  
  • Keep children and other people away from areas where the sand has been used until the area has been cleaned. 
  • Dispose of the product in your general household waste, or return to store where specified by the retailer, who will provide a full refund.
  • We will provide further information on this and any further actions if they are required.

Notifier / Authority details
Lead authority, Trafford Trading Standards..                                                                                                                                                                                                          

 

References

Recall references: OPSS PSD case number: 2602-0038

OPSS Support Product Recall of affected Sand Items - C-00099404

PAS 7100 - Product Recall and Other Corrective Actions. Code of Practice

 

We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding and prompt attention in this matter.