Sold at Kmart — recall
Consumer goods · Australia · 2025-12-05
Hazard: The product is being recalled because t…
HL Toys International sand product may contain asbestos
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| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Consumer goods |
| Published | 2025-12-05 |
| Manufacturer | HL Toys International_x000D_ (link is external) |
| Retailer | Kmart Australia Pty Ltd |
| Model identifiers | Paw Patrol Sensory Activity Set SKU: 43610259 (310-21106) Barcode: 9353767374985 Bluey Sensory Activity Set SKU: 43610266 (310-21107) Barcode: 9353767374992 Frozen 2 Sensory Activity Set SKU: 43625239 (310-21120) Barcode: 9353767380139 |
| Hazard description | The product is being recalled because the sand may contain asbestos, which is a prohibited substance in Australia. The sand in the products may cause a risk to health as asbestos has been detected in some samples after laboratory testing._x000D_ _x000D_ _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_ _x000D_ _x000D_ The risk that any asbestos found is likely to be airborne or f… |
| Remedy | Stop using the product immediately. Do NOT open the sand tub. If the tub has been removed from the box, place it in a sealed plastic bag. Contact Kmart with proof of purchase for a full refund. For safe disposal advice from the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency, visit the ACCC Product Safety website. Do not place the product in household waste. Important message from the ACCC to consumers: The ACCC continues to work with health and safety, and other relevant agencies at the state, territory and Commonwealth levels as this issue evolves. For safe disposal advice from the Asbe… |
| Recall number | 2025/20749 |
| 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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