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Hobbycraft Recalls Children’s Play Sand Over Asbestos Risk

1/27/2026

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Hobbycraft has recalled its children's coloured play sand due to asbestos contamination discovered by a parent.
The parent tested samples from the Giant Box of Craft kit and found traces of asbestos in several bottles.
Initially, Hobbycraft withdrew the product without a recall, citing no official warnings or evidence of harm.
After independent tests and criticism from a government source, the retailer issued the recall as a precaution.
Customers should stop using the sand and can return it for a full refund due to health risks associated with asbestos exposure.

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Story summary

Hobbycraft has recalled its children's coloured play sand due to asbestos contamination discovered by a parent.
The parent tested samples from the Giant Box of Craft kit and found traces of asbestos in several bottles.
Initially, Hobbycraft withdrew the product without a recall, citing no official warnings or evidence of harm.
After independent tests and criticism from a government source, the retailer issued the recall as a precaution.
Customers should stop using the sand and can return it for a full refund due to health risks associated with asbestos exposure.