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Warehouse Recalls Uniti Sand Art Over Asbestos Concerns

4/17/2026

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The Warehouse announces a voluntary recall of its Uniti sand art after a test detected traces of asbestos.
The testing was conducted by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).
Kmart has issued a similar recall for contaminated children's play sand.
Sil Roest, Warehouse Group chief legal and corporate affairs officer, said safety is the priority.
The recall proceeds as a precaution despite earlier tests showing no asbestos.

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The Warehouse announces a voluntary recall of its Uniti sand art after a test detected traces of asbestos.
The testing was conducted by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).
Kmart has issued a similar recall for contaminated children's play sand.
Sil Roest, Warehouse Group chief legal and corporate affairs officer, said safety is the priority.
The recall proceeds as a precaution despite earlier tests showing no asbestos.