Kadink Decorative sand 10g 6 pack — recall
Consumer goods · Australia · 2025-11-13
Hazard: The product is being recalled because t…
Officeworks Kadink Decorative sand: may include asbestos, risk of harm
| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Consumer goods |
| Published | 2025-11-13 |
| Manufacturer | Officeworks Ltd_x000D_ (link is external) |
| Retailer | Officeworks Ltd. |
| Model identifiers | SKU: KDOWK0089 |
| Hazard description | The product is being recalled because the sand may include asbestos, which is a prohibited substance in Australia. The product may cause a risk to health as asbestos has been detected in some samples after laboratory testing._x000D_ Importantly, respirable asbestos has not been detected in any of the tested samples. The release of respirable asbestos fibres is unlikely to occur in its current state, unless the sand is processed by mechanical means such as crushing or pulverising._x000D_ The risk that any asbestos found is likely to be airborne or fine enough for inhalation is low. |
| Remedy | Stop using the product immediately. Wear disposable gloves and a mask and place the sand in a heavy-duty plastic bag and double tape it securely and keep it out of reach of children. Do not dispose of the products in general waste. Information on the disposal of asbestos waste, including disposal facilities in your state or territory can be found on The Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency website (link is external) . Contact Officeworks after disposal to arrange a full refund. Contact Officeworks Customer Service Team 1300 633 423, 8am to 6pm AEST, Monday to Friday Important mes… |
| Recall number | 2025/20692 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
What this means for sellers
| Likely platform / channel actions | Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers. |
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| Self-check for comparable products | Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards |
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