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Consumer goods · Australia · 2026-05-12

Hazard: The play sand is being recalled because…

The Reject Shop play sand may contain traces of asbestos.

Country	Australia
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-05-12
Manufacturer	The Reject Shop_x000D_ (link is external)
Retailer	The Reject Shop
Model identifiers	Other identifying numbers: TRS Code: 30143969
Hazard description	The play sand is being recalled because it may contain traces of asbestos, which is a prohibited substance in Australia. The play sand may cause a risk to health, as traces of anthophyllite asbestos and tremolite asbestos have been detected in some samples after laboratory testing.
Remedy	Stop using the product immediately. For safe disposal advice from the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency, visit the ACCC Product Safety website. Attend in-store or contact The Reject Shop with proof of purchase to arrange a full refund. 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 Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency and health information from the Environmental Health Standing C…
Recall number	2026/20912
Official notice	View source ↗

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