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Product Safety Information Notice on KTL (formerly Kandy Toys) Sand Toys (1/2)

Notice details
  • Publication date:13 April 2026

KTL (formerly Kandy Toys) is carrying out a recall of KTL (formerly Kandy Toys) sand toys.

ProductProduct ImageBarcodeItem Number
Sand Filled Dogs (5 Assorted) – Display BoxImage shows 3 toy dogs and an image of various toy dogs in the tray packaging5033849929411TY1159
6 Inch Stretchy Monster 6 Assorted Try Me Blister CardImage shows a stretchy toy being stretched from the arms and from top to bottom and various other stretchy toys in packaging5033849995485TY2863
2.2kg Squishy Hot Colour Large Gorilla – OTBimage shows a squishy blue gorilla-like toy and 3 other similar toys in packaging5063389048716TY3537
Squeezy Splatter Pig – Open Touch BoxImage shows a squeezy toy pig with a red tie and an image of the product in packaging5063389048747TY3550
Squishy Stretchy Capybara – Display BoxImage shows a squishy toy capybara and an ain image of many copies of the toy in a display box packaging5063389048907TY3634
Stretchy Poop In Display Boximage shows brown poop shaped toy with eyes and an an image of various units of the toy in display box packaging5033849027407TY3650
2pc Balloon Dog (2 Asst)Image shows bright green and pink dog-shaped balloon toys and packaging5063389102319TY4313

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 list of retailers can be found here.

What to do:

In line with the position in the UK, 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. Contact your local authority for advice on collection and disposal.
  • If the product is punctured and the sand inside is accessible, 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.
  • Prior to disposal contact the place of purchase to request a refund.

For more information, please contact KTL by email at enquiries@kandytoys.co.uk or by phone on +44 139 523 4600.

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