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MIKI Sand Art Set — recall

Consumer goods · New Zealand · 2025-11-26

Hazard: The product is being recalled because i…

Sax International MIKI Sand Art Set contains mineral fibres consistent with asbestos

Country	New Zealand
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2025-11-26
Manufacturer	Sax International
Model identifiers	SKU: Codes: 8369 and 8445 Barcode numbers: 9312615483699 and 9312615484450
Hazard description	The product is being recalled because initial testing found unidentified mineral fibres that were consistent with asbestos. Please note this is a voluntary recall undertaken by Sax International and additional testing is currently being undertaken to determine the risk of the product in New Zealand. The latest health advice is: Exposure to asbestos does not cause any immediate health problems. The health conditions linked to asbestos develop over a long period – typically 15 to 40 years. The risk of developing asbestos-related health conditions, such as some types of cancer and lung disease, …
Remedy	Stop using the products immediately. Follow the specialist advice on safe containment, removal and disposal for: Households/individuals from Health NZ here Asbestos in sand Educational facilities from Ministry of Education here Asbestos in coloured sand - Ministry of Education Other workplaces from WorkSafe here Asbestos in coloured sand \| WorkSafe If you purchased this product for personal, domestic or household use, contact the supplier or store for refund options. If you’ve incurred losses (e.g. in clean-up costs etc), you might be able to obtain damages from the supplier under the Consume…
Recall number	N2025X062
Official notice	View source ↗

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