The company, operating under KTL (formerly Kandy Toys) issued a recall of science kits, which have been sold in retailers across Ireland.
In a statement on their website, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission confirmed: "The products present a risk to health as the sand may contain asbestos.
“Asbestos is a banned substance across the EU because it poses a risk to health. HSE Public Health advice is that there is low risk to human health from these sand products based on current information.
"The CCPC continues to engage with the Health Service Executive (HSE), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), as required. Further updates will be provided as soon as additional information becomes available."
The full list of retailers that stocked and sold the affected toys is:
- Baileys Toymaster
- Banba Toymaster
- Brett Supplies Ltd
- Candk Star Ltd
- Cappagh Pharmacy
- Clarke’s Toymaster Ltd
- Eamonn Fahey Toymaster
- Ega Ventures Ltd
- Eurostar Discount Store
- Fagan Toymaster
- Fitzgerald’s Home Value
- Fitzpatrick Wholesale
- Flemings Department Stre
- Foys Toymaster
- Greagh Gifts Ltd
- Green Choice Import Ltd
- Hopkins Toymaster
- Hot Deals Wholesale Ltd
- Irish Creative Stamping Ltd
- Jelan Pricesavers Ltd
- Jkc
- Joe Whelans Toymaster
- Kellihers Toymaster
- Kelly’s Discount Direct Ltd
- Kellys Toymaster
- Liptons Tamac Sales Ltd
- Loughwell Farm Park
- Marys Toymaster
- Mcgillicuddys
- Mcgreevy’s Toys Direct
- Michael Beatty Toymaster
- Murphys Toymaster
- Oliver Douglas & Sons
- O’sullivan Toymaster
- Tiger Feet Limited
- Tommy Joyce’s Superstores Ltd
- Totally Toys
- Toytown
- Value Town
- Wonder World
The CCPC is advising consumers who have bought this product to:
- Stop using the product immediately.
- If the sand is still packaged, place it in a heavy-duty plastic bag, seal it securely, label it clearly and store it in a secure location out of reach of children. Contact your local authority for advice on collection and disposal.
- If the sand has been used, clean sites where the product was used using wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves and a protective FFP2 face mask or equivalent. Do not use a vacuum cleaner for clean-up. Double bag the sand, gloves, mask and cloths. Seal it securely, label it clearly and store it in a secure location out of reach of children. Contact your local authority for advice on collection and disposal.
- Keep children and other people away from areas where the sand has been used until the area has been cleaned.
- Prior to disposal contact the place of purchase to request a refund.
For more information, you can contact KTL by email at enquiries@kandytoys.co.uk or by phone on +44 139 523 4600.
