Product recalls
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. HSE Public Health advice is that there is low risk to human health from these sand products based on current information.
The product information is as follows:
| Product Name | Product Image | Identification info | Confirmed retailer/s |
| Stretcherz Stretch Squad 4pk |  |
Model number: 1376629.V25 | TK Maxx / Homesense |
| Stretcherz Squad Action Figure 4 Pack Assortment |  |
Barcode: 5050837662914
Amazon ASIN: B0CVXRRGXH |
Tesco
Amazon |
| Stretcherz Stretch Squad 4 Pack |  |
Barcode: 5050837662945
Amazon ASIN: B0CS32J9LT (Green Crocodile model) |
Smyths
Dealz Amazon |
| Stretcherz Stretch Squad 16cm NR |  |
Barcode: 5050837662419 | Smyths
Ken Black / KB Toys And Gifts |
| Stretcherz Stretch Squad Figures 2 Pack Assortment |  |
Barcode: 5050837663010 | Smyths
Aldi Ken Black / KB Toys And Gifts |
| Stretcherz Stretch Squad Skulls |  |
Barcode: 5050835008349
Primark Barcode: 991110503 |
Aldi
Primark T/A Penneys |
| Stretcherz Stretch Squad Electro |  |
Barcode: 5050835011141 | Aldi |
| Stretcherz Slammerz 2 pack |  |
Barcode: 5050835010946 | The Works |
| Stretcherz Slammerz |  |
Primark Barcode: 991141615
|
Primark T/A Penneys |
| Stretcherz Stretch Squad 2 pack |  |
Barcode: 5050837663010 | The Works |
| Stretcherz Stretch Squad Dino’s |
  |
Barcode: 5050835008547
Primark Barcode: 991146873 |
Dealz
Primark T/A Penneys |
| Stretcherz Street Smash Car |    |
Barcodes:
5050837685548 5050837685562 Primark Barcode: 991128898 |
Dealz
Primark T/A Penneys |
| Stretcherz Stretch Squad |  |
Barcode: 5397349658302
Primark Barcode: 991163473 |
Primark T/A Penneys |
| Stretcherz Stretch Squad |  |
Primark Barcode: 991141630 | Primark T/A Penneys |
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.
Affected products have been sold by Aldi, The Works, Tesco Ireland, TK Maxx / Homesense, Primark T/A Penneys, Dealz, Amazon, Smyths, Tiger Feet Ltd, World of Wonder, Power Providers Ltd, Supersavers. Valley Newsagents, More 4 Less and Mr G’s Variety Store. 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.
- 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 your place of purchase to request a refund.
