Product Safety Information Notice on KTL (formerly Kandy Toys) Sand Toys

Product Safety Information Notice on KTL (formerly Kandy Toys) Glitter and Glow Magical Sand Art Kit.

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 brand is KTL (formerly Kandy Toys). The item number is TY7626. The barcode is 5033849865252.

What to do:

The CCPC is advising consumers who have the product in their home to do the following:

• Stop using the product immediately.
• Place the product in a heavy-duty plastic bag, seal it securely, label it clearly and store it in a secure location out of reach of children. 
• 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.
• Prior to disposal contact the place of purchase to request a refund.

You can view a list of civic amenity sites available for consumers to dispose of products they believe may be affected. 

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.  

For more information, please contact KTL by email at enquiries@kandytoys.co.uk or by phone on +44 1395 234600.

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