Product recalls

Consumers Home/Product Safety/Product recalls/Product Safety Information Notice on HTI Toys Stretcherz Toys

Product Safety Information Notice on HTI Toys Stretcherz Toys

February 27, 2026

HTI Toys are carrying out a recall of Stretcherz Toys. The products present a risk to health as the sand inside the product may contain asbestos. Asbestos is a banned substance across the EU because it poses a risk to health.

The product information is as follows:

Product Name Product Image Identification info Confirmed retailer/s
Stretcherz Stretch Squad 4pk Two 4‑packs of Stretcherz toys displayed in and out of packaging, with colorful stretchy creature characters such as gorilla‑like, lizard‑like, yeti‑like, and other monster‑style figures. Model number: 1376629.V25 TK Maxx / Homesense
Stretcherz Squad Action Figure 4 Pack Assortment A 4‑pack of Stretcherz toys displayed in and out of packaging, featuring colorful stretchy creature characters including a lizard‑like figure, an octopus‑like figure, a shark‑like figure, and a gorilla‑like figure. Barcode: 5050837662914 Tesco
Stretcherz Stretch Squad 4 Pack A 4‑pack of Stretcherz toys displayed in and out of packaging, featuring colorful stretchy creature characters including a shark‑like figure, a lizard‑like figure, an octopus‑like figure, and a wrestler‑style figure. Barcode: 5050837662945 Smyths
Stretcherz Stretch Squad 16cm NR Multiple Stretcherz toys displayed in individual blister packs, showing a variety of colorful stretchy creature characters including gorilla‑like, lizard‑like, octopus‑like, shark‑like, and other monster‑style figures in assorted colours. Barcode: 5050837662419 Smyths

Ken Black / KB Toys And Gifts
Stretcherz Stretch Squad Figures 2 Pack Assortment  Four Stretcherz twin packs displayed in packaging, each containing two colorful stretchy creature characters, including combinations of lizard‑like, gorilla‑like, wrestler‑style, octopus‑like, shark‑like, and other monster‑style figures. Barcode: 5050837663010 Smyths

Aldi

Ken Black / KB Toys And Gifts
Stretcherz Stretch Squad Skulls Barcode: 5050835008349 Aldi
Stretcherz Stretch Squad Electro Barcode: 5050835011141  Aldi
Stretcherz Slammerz 2 pack  Barcode: 5050835010946  The Works
Stretcherz Stretch Squad 2 pack  Barcode: 5050837663010  The Works

Affected products have been sold by Aldi, Ken Black / KB Toys And Gifts, The Works, Tesco Ireland, TK Maxx / Homesense, and Smyths. Other retailers may also be affected. The CCPC will update this notice when more information is available.

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.
  • Prior to disposal contact your place of purchase to request a refund.
Return to Product Recalls

Product Safety

Haven’t found what you’re looking for?