Product Recall: HTI Toys Stretcherz Toys (2602-0156)
Product Recall for HTI Toys Stretcherz Toys presenting a risk to health.
Summary
Product: HTI Toys Stretcherz Toys
Hazard: The product presents a risk to health as the聽sand included in the set may be contaminated with a quantity of asbestos.
Corrective action: The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by HTI Toys (manufacturer) and the following distributors/retailers: ALDI, Argos, ASDA, B&M, Card Factory, The Entertainer and Early Learning Centre (ELC), Home Bargains, Matalan, Morrisons, Poundland, Primark, Smyths Toys, Tesco, TK Maxx/Homesense, and The Works.
Product information
| Type | Toys - Action Figures (Non Powered) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Stretcherz |
| Identifiers | For a full list of product identifiers and images, please see Annex A in the linked PDF. |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product Description | Stretch toys filled with sand-like material. |
| Product Report and Images |
Hazard
The product presents a risk to health as the sand may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos. Asbestos is a banned substance because it poses a risk to health even at low levels of exposure.聽聽
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective action
The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by HTI Toys (manufacturer) and the following distributors/retailers: ALDI, Argos, ASDA, B&M, Card Factory, The Entertainer and Early Learning Centre (ELC), Home Bargains, Matalan, Morrisons, Poundland, Primark, Smyths Toys, Tesco, TK Maxx/Homesense, and The Works. Additional distributors/retailers will be added to this list, and further instructions provided, as recalls are launched.
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. Follow the below instructions for details on disposal and return of the product.
For further information, please access the specific business websites below:
- HTI Toys:
- ALDI:
- Argos: .
- ASDA:
- B&M:
- Card Factory:
- Early Learning Centre:
- The Entertainer:
- Home Bargains:
- Matalan:
- Morrisons:
- Poundland:
- Primark:
- Smyth鈥檚 Toys: .
- Tesco:
- TKMaxx: and Homesense:
- The Works
Disposal instructions 鈥� All
- Stop using the product鈥痠mmediately.鈥�
- If the sand is still in its packaging, place in a heavy-duty plastic bag, double tape it securely, label it clearly鈥痑nd store in a secure location鈥痮ut of the reach of children.鈥�
- If the sand has been used,鈥痗lean up鈥痵ites where the product was used using wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves鈥痑nd a mask.鈥疍ouble鈥痓ag the sand, gloves,聽mask聽and cloths.鈥��
- Keep children and other people away from areas where the sand has been used until the area has been cleaned.鈥�
- Return the product to store where specified by the retailer for a full refund.
- If you are unable to return the product to the retailer, follow the steps above and contact your local authority / access their website for guidance on safe disposal of asbestos in your area.
- For further information, please contact the retailer or visit the OPSS page on asbestos in consumer products.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2602-0156
Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
Updates to this page
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Recall scope expanded - Card Factory
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Recall scope expanded - Matalan
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Additional distributors/retailers added to this list.
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Recall scope expanded.
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Recall scope expanded.
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Recall scope expanded.
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Recall scope expanded.
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Recall scope expanded.
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Recall scope expanded.
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Manufacturer is now undertaking a recall.
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First published.